Job Description

Gateways School

England

Salary:

Term time full time equivalent salary of 22,359, paid pro rata for part time hours

Job type:

Full Time, Part Time, Permanent

Start date:

05 January 2026

Apply by:

3 November 2025

Job overview

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Early Years Practitioner (working with children aged 2-4 years old)

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and inspiring practitioner to join our successful Early Years team.

Gateways is a friendly place to work with a well-established team. We are a small setting that has the children at the centre of everything we do.

The role requires someone who;

Will provide exceptional learning experiences for children Provide an excellent learning environment in which children can thrive Be responsible for a key group of children, ensuring optimum well-being Create and sustain positive partnerships with parents and families Is highly organised, motivated and reliable

The successful candidate must hold a Level 3 EYFS Qualification (or above).

If you are passionate about early years education and eager to make a meaningful contribution to our school community, we'd love to hear from you!

Please view the Applicant Information Pack (selection criteria document) for more details, including the job description and person specification for this role.

Start Date:

As soon as possible.

Working Hours:

Part time and full time hours will be considered for the right candidate

(between the hours of 7:30am to 6:00pm).

This is a term time role, plus 4 weeks in our EYFS holiday club and all staff training and development days.

Please state in your application/cover letter your desired working days and hours.

Salary:

Term time full time (40hrs) equivalent salary of 22,359, paid pro rata for part time hours (27,038 FTE).

Staff Benefits:

Enhanced employer pension contribution of 5%, access to a Staff Wellbeing Room, Free Lunch, Fee remission, Cycle to Work Scheme, Electric Car Scheme and access to an Employee Assistance Programme (Health Assured), subject to eligibility.

Application Deadline:

Monday 3rd November 2025. *Applications will be reviewed as received. If a suitable candidate is presented prior to the deadline, applications will be
closed early, therefore early submission is recommended.

About

Gateways School*
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Gateways School

Harewood, Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS17 9LE
United Kingdom

+44 113 2886345

Gateways is situated in an enviable countryside location, but retains close links to both Leeds and Harrogate



Gateways is a friendly, welcoming, close-knit school community that achieves excellent academic results year on year.



Students of all ages develop to their full potential in a challenging, rigorous yet supportive environment and are encouraged to become responsible and caring citizens through our Community Outreach programme and to treat others with respect and kindness. Gateways welcomes students of all faiths and none.




Staff are supported through a comprehensive Professional Development Scheme

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