Early Years Pre-School/ Curriculum Lead

5 days ago

Gloucester GL HQ, United Kingdom Into Play ltd Full time

Into Play Ltd is a family-run nursery group committed to creating warm, nurturing, and inspiring early years environments where children thrive. We are now looking for an experienced, passionate and motivated Preschool Leader / Curriculum Lead to join our team at Into Play: The Quays.

About the Role

As our Preschool Leader / Curriculum Lead, you will play a key role in shaping the learning environment and supporting outstanding outcomes for our children. You will lead our preschool team with vision, positivity and a strong understanding of high-quality early years practice.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Leading the preschool room and acting as a positive role model for staff and children
  • Overseeing curriculum planning, intent and implementation across the preschool
  • Ensuring practice is aligned with the EYFS and supports children's individual needs
  • Coaching and mentoring staff to deliver high-quality teaching and learning
  • Monitoring children's progress and supporting assessment practices
  • Working closely with management to drive continuous improvement
  • Building strong partnerships with parents and carers
  • Maintaining excellent safeguarding, behaviour and wellbeing standards at all times

About You

We're looking for someone who is:

  • Level 3 qualified (Level 5 or above highly desirable)
  • Experienced in leading a room or team within an early years setting
  • Confident in curriculum design, planning and high-quality practice
  • Passionate about child development and creating enriching learning experiences
  • Positive, proactive and able to inspire those around you
  • Strong in communication, organisation and reflective practice
  • Knowledgeable about EYFS, Ofsted expectations and safeguarding

What We Offer

  • A welcoming, supportive team who value each other
  • Ongoing training and professional development
  • Opportunities to develop your career within our growing nursery group
  • A beautiful setting with well-resourced learning environments
  • A culture that truly prioritises children's wellbeing and staff wellbeing

Interested?

We'd love to hear from you Please send your CV and a short cover note via Indeed or to to request an application form or contact us for more information.

Join us in giving children the very best start in life

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £32,175.00-£34,320.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Employee discount
  • Free parking
  • Health & wellbeing programme
  • On-site parking

Work Location: In person

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