Lead Teacher (Early Years Foundation Stage EYFS)
| Posting date: | 19 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 March 2026 |
| Location: | Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN6 7JB |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | a0981b70-843a-4f06-abfc-e88c96793706 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Highfields Primary Academy are looking to appoint a Lead Teacher (EYFS) to join our academy as soon as possible on a full time, permanent basis.
Salary: MPR / UPR, (£32,916 to £51,048) with an additional TLR2A payment of £3,527 per annum.
Your new school
Highfields Primary Academy is a vibrant and caring primary school situated in Doncaster. Our teaching team is highly motivated and driven by a desire to raise standards and improve outcomes for all our children. Highfields Primary Academy is an improving school. The school is at the heart of the community and has strong links with parents and community leaders. Ofsted recognised the high standards of behaviour and the positive relationships throughout school and was identified as good in all areas (February 2022).
We are looking for inspirational and highly motivated individuals to strengthen our team further, if you join our academy you have the opportunity to change lives on a daily basis.
Why join us?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join an outstanding team within a high performing multi academy trust with exciting career prospects for successful applicants.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join an outstanding team within a high performing multi academy trust with exciting career prospects for successful applicants.
What the school offers its staff
As a Trust, we have developed an extensive range of employee benefits that focus on your Financial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing. Here are just a few examples in each area…
Financial Wellbeing:
• Membership to either the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Technology scheme and Vehicle Leasing Scheme*
• Access to an extensive discounts platform
Physical Wellbeing:
• 24/7 access to an online GP or Advanced Nurse Practitioner for you & your household
• Gym & fitness discounts
• Cycle to Work scheme*
• Free annual flu jab
Mental Wellbeing:
• Access to an industry leading Employee Assistance Programme
• Menopause Support Service
• Trained Mental Health First Aiders in all our settings
*Subject to ensuring NMW is maintained
Further details about the role
In accordance with DfE Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the recruitment process.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding the welfare of its students and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service certificate and checks of the relevant barred list / prohibition lists.
Delta Academies Trust undertake to treat all applicants for posts fairly and not to discriminate unfairly against volunteers or paid staff who voluntarily reveal that they have a criminal conviction. Equally, we will not discriminate unfairly against volunteers or paid staff where a Disclosure and Barring Service check reveals a criminal conviction or other information about offences.
Therefore, we will consider job applicants who have a criminal record based on their skills, abilities, experience, knowledge and, where needed, qualifications and training. However, our approach depends on the job, and whether it is covered by, or exempt from, the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. However, it is important to note that if we receive a high volume of applications, we may limit the numbers of interviews offered to people with and without a disability.
Connect with us on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/delta-academies-trust/
Follow us on X at https://www.x.com/deltatrustjobs
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Highfields Primary Academy are looking to appoint a Lead Teacher (EYFS) to join our academy as soon as possible on a full time, permanent basis.
Salary: MPR / UPR, (£32,916 to £51,048) with an additional TLR2A payment of £3,527 per annum.
Your new school
Highfields Primary Academy is a vibrant and caring primary school situated in Doncaster. Our teaching team is highly motivated and driven by a desire to raise standards and improve outcomes for all our children. Highfields Primary Academy is an improving school. The school is at the heart of the community and has strong links with parents and community leaders. Ofsted recognised the high standards of behaviour and the positive relationships throughout school and was identified as good in all areas (February 2022).
We are looking for inspirational and highly motivated individuals to strengthen our team further, if you join our academy you have the opportunity to change lives on a daily basis.
Why join us?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join an outstanding team within a high performing multi academy trust with exciting career prospects for successful applicants.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join an outstanding team within a high performing multi academy trust with exciting career prospects for successful applicants.
What the school offers its staff
As a Trust, we have developed an extensive range of employee benefits that focus on your Financial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing. Here are just a few examples in each area…
Financial Wellbeing:
• Membership to either the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Technology scheme and Vehicle Leasing Scheme*
• Access to an extensive discounts platform
Physical Wellbeing:
• 24/7 access to an online GP or Advanced Nurse Practitioner for you & your household
• Gym & fitness discounts
• Cycle to Work scheme*
• Free annual flu jab
Mental Wellbeing:
• Access to an industry leading Employee Assistance Programme
• Menopause Support Service
• Trained Mental Health First Aiders in all our settings
*Subject to ensuring NMW is maintained
Further details about the role
In accordance with DfE Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the recruitment process.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding the welfare of its students and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service certificate and checks of the relevant barred list / prohibition lists.
Delta Academies Trust undertake to treat all applicants for posts fairly and not to discriminate unfairly against volunteers or paid staff who voluntarily reveal that they have a criminal conviction. Equally, we will not discriminate unfairly against volunteers or paid staff where a Disclosure and Barring Service check reveals a criminal conviction or other information about offences.
Therefore, we will consider job applicants who have a criminal record based on their skills, abilities, experience, knowledge and, where needed, qualifications and training. However, our approach depends on the job, and whether it is covered by, or exempt from, the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. However, it is important to note that if we receive a high volume of applications, we may limit the numbers of interviews offered to people with and without a disability.
Connect with us on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/delta-academies-trust/
Follow us on X at https://www.x.com/deltatrustjobs
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.