Job Description

Please email Leap@leapcfc.org/ Freya.Handley@leapcfc.org for the application pack, CVs alone will not be accepted.

Start date: September 2025
Closing date: 26th June 2025
Interview date: 16th July 2025

Essential criteria

- Minimum Level 3 Early Years Qualification
- 12+ months in a leadership role in early years
- A natural leader who can inspire, guide, and support staff, children, and parents
Someone who can communicate effectively and plan for success

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Preschool Teacher to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in early childhood education and a genuine love for working with young children. As a Preschool Teacher, you will create a nurturing and stimulating environment that fosters the social, emotional, and cognitive development of each child in your care.

Responsibilities

To manage and continuously improve our pre-school nursery, through effective leadership, inclusive provision and key partnerships.

To promote outstanding outcomes for children.

To effectively lead and manage the staff team through supervisions, meetings, day-to-day guidance and support to staff, volunteers and students.

To provide a safe, inclusive environment for children and their families.

To plan for children's success through high standards of care and education within the setting.

To keep accurate records and documentation and produce reports as requested in the interests of children's safety and wellbeing.

To work in partnership with other agencies who have a role to play in the provision of services to families.

To maintain strict confidentiality related to information held concerning children and their families.

To work within Tameside's Safeguarding Children procedures and communicate any concerns relating to children's safety or wellbeing to Children's Social Care without delay.

To be aware of and sensitive to the individual needs of children, ensuring each child receives personalised attention and care.

To ensure all policies, procedures and Early Years Foundation Stage curriculums are implemented and adhered to.

To effectively manage a resource budget.

To manage occupancy levels and staffing ratios.

To maintain the safety and hygiene of all resources and equipment.

To promote effective parent partnerships which encourage positive relationships.

To keep abreast of current early childhood learning and wellbeing trends.

To promote equality and inclusion in all aspects of service delivery.

To participate in regular supervision and to undertake appropriate professional training and development.

To attend and contribute to meetings and events withing the wider team.

To work flexibly as required by the organisation, including some evenings and weekends.

To demonstrate a commitment to the aims and objectives of LEAP Children, Families & Families and adhere to its Policies and Procedures.

The post holder will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 22,901.00 per year

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 26/06/2025
Reference ID: 4700602
Expected start date: 01/09/2025