Early Years Leadership Position

1 month ago


WaltononThames, Surrey, United Kingdom Hedgehog Recruitment Full time
Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Early Years professional to join our leadership team as a Nursery Practitioner and Room Leader.

Our preschool is an open-plan setting with a large outdoor space, offering ongoing support and training, opportunities for progression, a generous holiday allowance, and various other benefits.

Main Responsibilities:

  • To assist the nursery manager and deputy nursery manager in the day-to-day running of the setting.
  • To support the nursery staff and ensure they comply with all policies, procedures, and standards, including health and safety, hygiene, inclusion, and confidentiality.
  • To lead the planning of safe, creative, and appropriate opportunities that cater to children's needs and interests, meeting the requirements of the EYFS.
  • To develop and maintain good relationships and communication with parents/carers, facilitating their involvement in their child's learning.
  • To help induct, supervise, and contribute to performance management of staff according to policies and procedures.
  • To work creatively with children within the Early Years framework, providing an enabling learning environment for all children.
  • To ensure equal access to opportunities for all children to learn and develop.

The ideal candidate will possess:

  • A proven track record of working within a childcare setting (1+ years).
  • Holding a relevant Early Years qualification equivalent to Level 3 or above.
  • Experience working with the Early Years Foundation Stages.
  • An understanding and recognition of the principles of equality and diversity.
  • Proven experience working with children of relevant age in an early learning environment.
  • The ability to lead effective planning of learning.
  • The ability to set, demonstrate, and promote good practice aligned with our preschool's ethos.
  • Experience keeping written records of children's achievements, including observations.

This role requires a commitment of 40 hours per week. We are happy to discuss part-time hours. If you meet the criteria and would like to be considered, we look forward to receiving your application.

The estimated salary for this position is £25,000 - £30,000 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications.



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