Lead Early Years Practitioner

Responsibilities

• Be able to work as part of a team, use own initiative and be actively involved in nursery routines, overseeing the room as a whole.
• Implement nursery and trust policies and procedures, under the direction of the nursery managers.
• Care and supervise children aged 0‑5 years, under the general direction of the senior staff and nursery managers.
• Plan and implement a structured, stimulating environment through play, following a curriculum to encourage all areas of development as required by OFSTED.
• Supervise early years practitioners and students, helping them develop within their role.

A vacancy has arisen within the nursery for a full‑time member of staff to join our 'Outstanding' team.

We are looking for a passionate and energetic member of staff with a sound knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage and child development. Are you enthusiastic about working with children and supporting their learning and development? Are you able to use your own initiative, research and keep your knowledge up to date? As part of a team would you be able to plan varied and stimulating activities which challenge children's learning and development?

We would welcome applications from candidates who would like an opportunity to join our 'Outstanding' team. A sound knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage and a positive approach to child care is essential. Experience working with babies would be desirable.

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.