Job Description

Are you passionate about outcomes for Children and their families?

Here is your chance to be part of our childcare team and help make a difference

Children's Links are growing and looking for additional staff to enhance provision.

Role:

Leader of learning and development

Location:

RAF Waddington Nursery

Hours:

37hours

Salary:

26,051.55 per year

Deadline

: 05.06.2025

Our nursery setting is for children between the ages of 0-4 years old. We want to recruit an experienced Early Years Nursery Practitioner to take on the lead role for the delivery of the curriculum, routine and planning and to ensuring teaching practice is developed to an outstanding level across our large nursery. We strive to provide outstanding care for children. Do you have what it takes to provide a fun, nurturing and educational environment? Are you able to support and lead a large team? Are you looking to join an organisation that can continue your development?

We are an established provider within the sector with a fantastic reputation for providing children with a positive and safe environment as they continue to grow. Children's Links is a charity that gives an incredible amount of support to their staff team and offer development and progression opportunities

The role:

Lead the whole nursery curriculum Lead the planning and delivery of high-quality play and development experiences Supervise Early Years staff in their delivery of play and development opportunities Ensure appropriate records are kept, in particular with SEND children Ensure accurate observations and assessments are regularly carried out for all children Ensure accurate development reports are completed for all children Lead with key transitions for children Maintain a high-quality enabling environment both indoors and outdoors
Could this be you?

Minimum appropriate level 3 childcare qualification, but preferably degree trained Minimum of 2 years previous leadership experience in a nursery setting In depth knowledge and experience of the EYFS, areas of development and SEND Paediatric First Aid Safeguarding of Children Excellent communication and organisation skills Experience delivering training to childcare practitioners
Please familiarise yourself with the full job description and person specification for this post by visiting our website www.childrenslinks.org.uk

In return for your commitment we offer the opportunity to join an open, supportive and tight knit organisation. Our fantastic work stems from our caring, family culture, which is at the heart of everything we do. We are an ambitious, inclusive team where voices are heard.

The successful applicant(s) will be appointed subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS check. Online searches may be carried out as part of due diligence checks for shortlisted candidates.

Due to the volume of applicants we will get in touch only if selected for an interview.

"This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment."

Children's Links recognises and actively promotes the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all employees with dignity and respect, regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief. We therefore welcome applications from all sections of the community.ks!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 26,051.55 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount
Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday
Licence/Certification:

L3 in early years or above (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 05/06/2025
Reference ID: CL-032-25