Job Description

Early Years Lead - Lilliput's Day Nursery Location: Westhoughton Hours: Full-time, Permanent Salary: 13.60 per hour

Pay review after successful probation period completion

Are you passionate about early childhood education and ready to take the next step in your career?

We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced, Early Years Lead Practitioner to join our team.

Here at Lilliput's, we pride ourselves on truly placing the children at the heart of everything we do and have maintained an excellent reputation over the last 27 years.

We are a family run business, that recognises the importance of employee wellbeing. We continue to go above and beyond, to make sure each member of staff feels valued and happy in their work environment.

The happiness of our children and our team are our top priorities and we believe that this is what contributes to our continued success.

As our Early Years Lead, you'll play a key role in shaping our nurturing, high-quality learning environment. You'll lead by example, support the team, and help us maintain the warm, supportive culture we're known for.

What We Offer:

Flexible working hours

Free parking

5.6 weeks annual leave

Outstanding in-house, ongoing training

Career progression opportunities

Regular team treats

Paid annual Christmas night out

A well-resourced setting

A genuinely supportive, friendly team culture

A leadership team that values staff wellbeing and recognises hard work

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and support delivery of the EYFS framework across the setting

Model outstanding early years care and education practice

Mentor and guide team members, including apprentices and key workers

Monitor and support children's progress through observations and assessments

Build strong, trusting partnerships with parents and carers

Ensure full compliance with safeguarding, health and safety, and nursery policies

About You:

Level 3 or above in Early Years Education (EYP, EYT, degree, or equivalent) is essential.

Minimum of years' experience in an early years setting

Strong understanding of EYFS, child development, and safeguarding procedures

Previous leadership experience or a strong desire to step into a leadership role

Excellent communication and organisational skills

Warm, enthusiastic, and proactive - a true team player

Ability to manage teams across all age groups and implement the curriculum effectively

If you're ready to join a setting where your ideas, wellbeing, and professional development truly matter, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 13.60 per hour

Benefits:

Free parking
Work Location: In person