Job Description

Senior Preschool Practitioner

Term-Time Position

Are you

enthusiastic about shaping young minds and leading a team dedicated to providing high-quality care and education?

We are seeking a motivated Senior Practitioner to join our Preschool Nursery team, providing exceptional care, support, and learning opportunities for every child who enters our nursery. As a small, homely nursery accommodating up to 24 children per session, your role will be hands-on, empowering children, staff, and parents to achieve great outcomes together.

Qualifications and Experience Required:

Recognised Level 3 childcare qualification or higher.

At least 2 years experience of working in an early years role.

Sound working knowledge of safeguarding and SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities).

Position Details:

Hours:

36 hours per week

Term Time plus an additional 72 hours per annum outside of core hours or during holidays for planning, meetings, and organization.

Days:

Monday to Friday, with occasional early evenings and Saturdays for events and meetings.

Location:

Ashton-under-Lyne

Salary

: 25,219 FTE Actual 21,65 Hourly equivalent 13.42

Salary will be paid in 12 equal monthly instalments.

Please note:

CVs are not accepted.

For an application pack, please contact The Leap Children & Families Centre on 0161 214 8300 or via email at leap@leapcfc.org.

The position is subject to an enhanced DBS check and two references.

Closing Date:

Friday, 8th August 2025.

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 08/08/2025
Reference ID: SPP1
Expected start date: 01/09/2025