Head of Early Education

About The Role

Contract Type:
Permanent

Working Hours:

Full Time, 35 Hours hours per week

Number of positions: 1

Qualifications

Required:

Level 6 in Early Years, Childcare or Education

Start Date:

14 September (asap)

Salary: £41,771 per annum

We are seeking a leader who:

• Has a genuine passion for early childhood education.
• Believes every child can succeed regardless of starting points or barriers.
• Is ambitious, innovative and committed to excellence.
• Has strong leadership and people management skills.
• Can inspire, motivate and develop others.
• Is highly organised, solution-focused and resilient.
• Values teamwork, relationships and collaboration.
• Is excited by the opportunity to help shape a growing federation.

As Head of Early Education, you will provide inspirational leadership for our early education and childcare provision, ensuring every child experiences high-quality learning, nurturing relationships and exceptional care.

You will be a visible and influential leader, driving excellence in practice, developing staff, strengthening partnerships with families and ensuring our provision consistently exceeds statutory expectations.

This is a role for someone who combines strategic thinking with hands‑on leadership and who is passionate about improving outcomes for children, particularly those facing disadvantage and additional challenges.

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here.

This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable.

We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation