EYFS Opportunities – Nursery Staff & Senior Room Leads- Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne | Full-Time | Temporary-to-Permanent or Permanent
We are currently recruiting for a fantastic nursery in Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne, who are looking to appoint four passionate and dedicated Early Years professionals to join their team.
We have opportunities for: 2 x Level 3 EYFS Qualified Nursery Practitioners
We are looking for two Level 3 qualified practitioners who are passionate about providing high-quality care, learning and development for children in the Early Years.
You will support children through engaging, play-based learning experiences, build positive relationships and help create a safe, nurturing environment where every child can thrive.
Key responsibilities include:
- Supporting children's learning and development in line with the EYFS framework.
- Planning and delivering engaging, age-appropriate activities.
- Supporting children's communication, language, physical, social and emotional development.
- Providing high-quality care and supporting daily routines.
- Completing observations, assessments and contributing to children's next steps.
- Supporting children with SEND and adapting activities to individual needs.
- Working closely with colleagues, parents and carers.
- Maintaining high standards of safeguarding, health and safety and wellbeing.
2 x Senior Room Leads
We are also seeking two experienced Senior Room Leads to take responsibility for the effective day-to-day running of their nursery room and provide strong leadership to the wider team.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading and organising the day-to-day running of the room.
- Supporting and mentoring Nursery Practitioners and other team members.
- Planning and delivering high-quality EYFS provision.
- Monitoring children's development, observations and next steps.
- Supporting children with SEND and working alongside the SENCO and other professionals.
- Maintaining excellent safeguarding, health and safety and welfare standards.
- Building positive relationships with parents and carers.
- Supporting staff development, reflective practice and continuous improvement.
- Ensuring the room provides a stimulating, inclusive and child-centred environment.
- Acting as a positive role model and maintaining consistently high standards of practice.
About You
We are looking for candidates who are:
- Level 3 EYFS qualified for the Nursery Practitioner roles.
- Experienced and confident working within an Early Years setting.
- Passionate about children's learning, development and wellbeing.
- Warm, caring, patient and approachable.
- Confident supporting children with different developmental needs.
- Knowledgeable about the EYFS and safeguarding.
- Reliable, organised and able to work effectively as part of a team.
For the Senior Room Lead positions, candidates should additionally have previous experience taking responsibility for a nursery room, leading a team or supporting less experienced practitioners.
Location
Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne
Contract Options
We can offer flexibility depending on your circumstances:
Temporary-to-Permanent – start on a temporary basis with the opportunity to secure a permanent position.
Direct Permanent – candidates can also be considered for a permanent position from the outset.
Why Join?
This is an excellent opportunity to join a welcoming Early Years setting where you can develop your career, make a genuine difference to children's lives and become part of a supportive nursery team.
Whether you're an experienced Level 3 Nursery Practitioner looking for your next opportunity or an experienced Senior Room Lead ready for your next leadership role, we'd love to hear from you.
Zen Educate is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. We are dedicated to safer recruitment practices, and all appointments are subject to satisfactory enhanced DBS checks, references, and any other pre-employment checks required in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance.
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Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Contract, Permanent
Pay: £110.00-£170.00 per day
Work Location: In person
