Join this Ofsted Outstanding setting helping lead their large preschool room & receive a £1000 welcome bonus
Benefits for Lead Practitioner:
- A competitive salary and benefits package
- Up to 36 days of annual leave (including paid time off at Christmas)
- Regular staff social events and recognition initiatives
- Free access to expert wellbeing support, daily check-ins, and virtual health consultations via the Symbio app
- Discounted childcare
- Free meals on shift
- Full uniform provided
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- A genuinely supportive team and leadership structure
Requirements for Lead Practitioner:
- At level Level 3 full & relevant early years qualification
- At least 3 years expereince working as practitioner in an early years setting
- Strong knowledge of the EYFS and Safeguarding
Responsibilities for Lead Practitioner:
- - Support day-to-day running of your area as part of the Management Team, role-modelling excellent practice and delegating tasks
- - Mentor new starters and contribute to staff observations to develop high-quality practice
- - Be a Key Person, planning and delivering EYFS-based learning tailored to each child’s needs and interests
- - Monitor, assess and record children’s development using IConnect, and build strong relationships with parents/carers
- - Ensure children’s safety, supervision and wellbeing, with a strong commitment to safeguarding and child protection
- - Work in partnership with professionals such as SENCO, Speech Therapists and Family Support to support children’s progress
- - Promote equality, diversity and inclusive practice, challenging any behaviour that does not support this
- - Maintain a clean, safe and engaging indoor and outdoor environment in line with Health & Safety policies
- - Support effective communication with staff and families through meetings, events and handling concerns professionally
- - Act as an advocate for the nursery, supporting business sustainability and delivering excellent customer service
Important Information
- All positions are subject to an enhanced DBS check
- Applicants must have the right to work in the UK
- We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children – all staff are expected to share this commitment
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Pay: £14.33-£14.74 per hour
Benefits:
- Childcare
- Company events
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Health & wellbeing programme
Licence/Certification:
- Level 2 or 3 Childcare qualification (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
