Early Years Lead Practitioner
| Posting date: | 26 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 07 July 2025 |
| Location: | Minehead, Somerset, TA24 7TY |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 33e8e030-d638-471d-9f06-043f9233f14c |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
We’re seeking a passionate and experienced early years professional who:
Holds a minimum Level 3 Early Years qualification or QTS
Is caring, creative, and enthusiastic about early education
Has leadership experience in an early-years setting
Loves the outdoors and champions nature-based learning
Knows and can implement the EYFS statutory framework confidently
Sets high expectations for teaching and learning
Embraces inclusion and is committed to raising standards
Understands safeguarding and is committed to children’s wellbeing
Supports every child to reach their full potential
Communicates clearly and builds strong relationships with parents and colleagues
Is patient, flexible and adaptable
Upholds professional conduct and contributes to a strong team culture
Reflects on their practice and shows initiative
What the school offers its staff
A welcoming, inclusive and nurturing school community
Supportive colleagues and dedicated governors across the federation
A happy, successful learning environment where you can make a difference
Excellent opportunities for professional development
A beautiful village location to work in
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
We’re seeking a passionate and experienced early years professional who:
Holds a minimum Level 3 Early Years qualification or QTS
Is caring, creative, and enthusiastic about early education
Has leadership experience in an early-years setting
Loves the outdoors and champions nature-based learning
Knows and can implement the EYFS statutory framework confidently
Sets high expectations for teaching and learning
Embraces inclusion and is committed to raising standards
Understands safeguarding and is committed to children’s wellbeing
Supports every child to reach their full potential
Communicates clearly and builds strong relationships with parents and colleagues
Is patient, flexible and adaptable
Upholds professional conduct and contributes to a strong team culture
Reflects on their practice and shows initiative
What the school offers its staff
A welcoming, inclusive and nurturing school community
Supportive colleagues and dedicated governors across the federation
A happy, successful learning environment where you can make a difference
Excellent opportunities for professional development
A beautiful village location to work in
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.