Pre-School Room Leader/Early Years Teacher, Childcare in Pontefract

Enthusiastic Room Leader | Permanent Role | Outdoor Focused Nursery

Pomfret Woodland Community Nursery is seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Room Leader to join our dedicated team on a permanent basis. This is a chance to join our Senior Team and contribute to a not-for-profit, community-led nursery with a strong child-centred ethos and commitment to outdoor learning.

About the Opportunity:

As a Room Leader, you will be a key leader in the nursery, responsible for a specific age group (0-5 years). This role offers the opportunity to be part of the Senior Team, helping to shape the daily life and future direction of the nursery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead Practitioner: Act as the Key Person for a designated group of children, overseeing their care and development.
• Curriculum Design: Plan and implement activities that are rich, sharp, and focused, demonstrating a commitment to scaffolding learning.
• EYFS Expertise: Demonstrate an excellent understanding and practical application of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.
• Leadership: Use strong leadership skills to support your room team and have a positive impact on practice across the nursery.
• Nursery Operations: As part of the Senior Team, you will occasionally be required to open and close the nursery and contribute to effective strategic planning.

What We Are Looking For (Essential Criteria):

• Qualification: Qualified to Level 3 in Early Years/Childcare.
• Experience: Proven experience working within a nursery provision.
• Core Skills: Must have obtained a Level 2 English qualification.
• Mindset: Highly motivated, enthusiastic, and committed to high-quality care and education.

Why Join Pomfret Woodland Community Nursery?

• Community Ethos: We are a non-profit, community-led setting committed to serving children from a variety of backgrounds.
• Outdoor Focus: Our ethos includes a strong focus on outdoor learning.
• Professional Development: We are committed to developing our staff and provide a full CPD (Continuous Professional Development) programme in place.

Safeguarding & Application Process:

• We are committed to safeguarding children. An Enhanced DBS Check will be required (organized and paid for by the nursery prior to starting).
• All positions are subject to 2 satisfactory references.
• Applicants must provide evidence of their right to work in the UK if invited to interview.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From £28,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Bereavement leave
• Childcare
• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Pontefract: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Certificate of Higher Education (preferred)

Experience:

• Nursery: 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Level 3 qualification in Early Years (required)
• Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 02/12/2025