This is an exciting opportunity to join The Education People (TEP) as a Pre‑School Room Leader and shape the early learning experiences of young children within a high‑quality, supportive nursery environment. It is a trusted organisation committed to excellence, innovation, and making a real difference in children’s lives. An Enhanced DBS check (provided by the Company) will be carried out, so please consider this before submitting your application.
Responsibilities
- Lead the implementation and promotion of safeguarding, health, safety and wellbeing policies across the nursery.
- Contribute to building and maintaining a cohesive, motivated, and high‑performing team culture.
- Provide quality care, teaching, and learning in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) standards.
- Support children’s learning and development through engaging, age‑appropriate indoor and outdoor activities.
- Ensure the delivery of a high‑quality, inclusive environment that meets the individual needs of all children.
- Motivate and inspire practitioners by role‑modeling best practice and fostering a culture of coaching, mentoring and reflection.
- Develop strong, respectful partnerships with parents and families, promoting their involvement in children’s learning.
- Communicate effectively with children, staff and external professionals to support collaboration and continuous improvement.
Qualifications
- Hold a minimum Level 3 full and relevant Early Years qualification (paediatric first aid and safeguarding training desirable).
- Demonstrate substantial post‑qualification experience working with children and families within an EYFS setting.
- Show proven success in implementing the EYFS 0‑5 curriculum and delivering high‑quality, inclusive education.
- Exhibit strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop others.
- Communicate effectively with children, parents, colleagues, and multi‑agency professionals.
- Apply excellent organisational and time‑management abilities in a busy childcare environment.
- Display detailed knowledge of child development, safeguarding, and equality and inclusion principles.
- Model positive, professional behaviours that reflect integrity, empathy, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Benefits
Salary of £26,000 per annum. 25 days annual leave, rising to 27 after 4 years. Birthday Day Off. One concessionary day during the Christmas period. Pension scheme with 4% employer contribution. Life assurance cover.
Inclusion & Accessibility: We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We encourage applications from suitably qualified people of all backgrounds. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our application and interview process; please let us know if you require any.
