Early Years Lead

Early Years Alliance -
Bradford

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Job details

Fixed term contract
£10,699.80 a year
2 days ago

Benefits

Additional leave
Annual leave
Company pension
Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework
Experience working with children
Safeguarding procedures
Early years foundation stage teaching
Child safeguarding
Safeguarding compliance in education
Early years education experience

Full job description

About The Role

Do you believe every child deserves the best possible start in life? We are looking for an enthusiastic Early Years Lead to join our friendly team in Bradford. In this rewarding role, you will support children's learning and development through the delivery of high-quality play and learn sessions and creche provision. You will play a key role in creating a stimulating and nurturing environment where children can thrive, while helping families build confidence in supporting their children's early learning.

Benefits:

25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, pro rata for part time employees
Additional annual leave for long service
Enhanced sickness pay
Employer and employee contribution pension scheme
Birthday leave so you can have a day off for your birthday dedicated to you and your well being
Regular access to internal and external learning and development opportunities
A Recruitment Referral Payment Scheme, giving you an introductory payment of up to £300 if someone you have referred to the Alliance takes up a role in the charity.
Access to our Employee Assistant Programme (EAP), which includes 24/7 helpline access, dedicated managers helpline, confidential counselling sessions delivered by accredited specialists, legal, debt and life management advice, discounts, and wellbeing content plus resources.
A dedicated mental health First Aider to support your mental well being

Main duties:

Lead and deliver high-quality EYFS focused play and learn sessions and creche provision.
Support children's learning, development and well being in a safe and inclusive environment.
Build positive relationships with parents, carers and families.
Encourage family engagement in children's learning through creative and meaningful activities.
Ensure safeguarding, health and safety and organisation policies are followed at all times.

Essential criteria:

Childcare qualification at Level 3 or above with a good understanding of EYFS and child development
Experience of delivering children and family sessions
Ability to deliver to the EYFS welfare requirements
An understanding of the value and importance of home learning and the ability to encourage parental involvement
Ability to work as a member of a team and on own initiative

This is a fixed term post until 31st march 2028

Hours per week: 18

Weeks per year: 39

Virtual interview date: 23rd September 2026

Please note our virtual interviews take place via Microsoft Teams, you may need to download this prior to your interview.

Notes/Brief for HR Recruitment:

About The Service

The Alliance is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. It is a requirement of all staff that they share this commitment and follow the prescribed policy and procedures to continuously promote a culture of safeguarding across the whole organisation.

The charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and equal opportunities in employment.

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About The Role

Notes/Brief for HR Recruitment:

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