Curriculum Leader

Aster Daisy Nursery is situated between Liss and Liphook, overlooking the picturesque South Downs.

The nursery offers places to children aged 3 months to 5 years, offering a vibrant learning environment with a large outdoor space, bespoke soft playhouse, and forest school chalet. Each age group has dedicated rooms and communal spaces, including a library, children's kitchen, enrichment room, and atelier space.

We are seeking a passionate Curriculum Leader to join our team and support a key age group. This pivotal role contributes to enhancing the quality of early years provision within Daisy Nursery. Collaborating with the Suite Leader, you will drive positive change in teaching practices, lead across the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), and mentor practitioners. Your creativity, commitment, and enthusiasm for early years education will be instrumental in delivering a diverse curriculum. As a room-based leader, you will inspire colleagues to create innovative yet serene environments, guiding them to provide the best individualized journeys for each child.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Act as an agent of change to improve teaching practices within your suite.
- Lead and support the implementation of the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum.
- Mentor and support practitioners, modeling skills that promote positive outcomes for children.
- Stay informed about current trends, policies, research, and training to facilitate reflective practice and manage change within your suite.
- Collaborate with the Nursery Manager to uphold the nursery's child-led ethos and 'Daisy' approach.

**Qualifications and Requirements**:

- Hold a Level 3 or above in Early Years Education (or compatible).
- Genuine enjoyment of working with children and a creative flair for activity planning.
- Strong written English and professional communication skills.
- Ability to extend learning while mentoring junior colleagues.

**Benefits**:

- 40 hours per week, usually 4 days or equivalent.
- Paid rest breaks and lunches.
- 7 weeks paid annual leave.
- Performance-related bonuses.
- Professional training opportunities.
- Access to the colleague well-being program.
- Discounted nursery fees (if required).
- Free, easily accessible onsite parking.
- Competitive and negotiable salary based on qualifications and experience.

**Application Requirements**:
If you are ready for a new and exciting challenge, please contact us. We look forward to meeting you

**Job Types**: Permanent, Full-time

**Salary**: From £26,282.26 per year

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: From £26,282.26 per year

**Benefits**:

- Childcare
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free flu jabs
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Sick pay

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

Supplemental pay types:

- Performance bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Liss: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person