Job Description

About Us:

At East Harptree Nursery, we are committed to providing a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment where children can learn, grow, and develop to their full potential. We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Preschool Room Lead to join our vibrant team. If you have a love for working with young children and want to make a real difference in their early years, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Role Overview:

As the

Preschool Room Lead

, you will take responsibility for leading and supporting a team of early years practitioners in providing high-quality care and education for children aged 3-5years. You will be expected to foster an environment where children are inspired to explore, learn, and develop socially, emotionally, and academically.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and manage the daily activities in the preschool room, ensuring that all children are supported in their individual learning and development. Plan, implement, and evaluate age-appropriate learning activities that promote creativity, curiosity, and independence. Create a welcoming, inclusive, and positive environment for both children and staff. Monitor children's progress and development. Provide guidance and support to a team of Early Years Practitioners, ensuring that everyone is working together to meet the needs of the children. Ensure that all safeguarding and health & safety procedures are followed. Maintain strong communication with parents and carers, keeping them updated on their child's development. Collaborate with other staff members and senior leaders to ensure the delivery of a high-quality early years education.

Essential Criteria:

A relevant Early Years qualification - Level 3 or above in Childcare or Education. Previous experience working in an early years setting, ideally in a lead or supervisory role. Strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum and child development. Excellent communication and leadership skills. A passion for working with young children and supporting their development. A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

What We Offer:

A supportive and friendly team environment. Ongoing professional development and training opportunities. Extra paid holiday on top of standard entitlement. Company Pension scheme Competitive salary and benefits package. Opportunities for career progression within our setting.

How to Apply:

If you are an enthusiastic and motivated Early Years professional with a passion for leading and inspiring a team, we would love to hear from you! Please send your CV and a cover letter outlining your experience and why you would be a great fit for this role to office@eastharptreenursery.org.

East Harptree Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 13.50-15.50 per hour

Benefits:

Additional leave Company pension Employee discount Free parking On-site parking Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:

Bristol BS40 6AZ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Work Location: In person