Lead Practitioner
| Posting date: | 26 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £25,992 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Scale L8, pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 July 2025 |
| Location: | Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6JD |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Mana Resourcing |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 2507/SP/LEADPRAC/OAK_1750961397 |
Summary
Pre-School Lead Practitioner - Stamford Area
Location: Oakham, Near Stamford, Rutland
Start Date: September 2025
Contract: Temporary to Permanent | Long Term | Full Time (8:30am - 4:00pm, 33.5 hours/week)
Salary: L8 £25,992 pro rata
Are you a passionate and experienced Early Years professional looking to take the next step in your career? We're recruiting on behalf of an excellent academy for a dedicated Pre-School Lead Practitioner to lead their well-established and nurturing early years setting.
What you'll be doing:
- Leading a team to deliver a vibrant, purposeful and engaging early years provision.
- Planning and overseeing high-quality learning experiences tailored to 3-4-year-olds.
- Fostering a safe, inclusive environment that promotes well-being and supports academic foundations.
- Supporting and guiding staff, collaborating with parents and carers, and working closely with the wider school team.
- Ensuring safeguarding and assessment practices are consistently high quality.
What we're looking for:
- Level 3 Early Years Qualification (or above)
- Experience working with 3-4-year-olds in a school or early years setting
- A strong understanding of early years milestones and child development
- A nurturing, proactive, and confident leader with strong communication skills
- Passion for inclusive, child-centred learning
The academy is part of a supportive multi-academy trust and values collaboration, individuality, and community spirit.
✅ Ready to Apply?
Click Apply Now or contact Ginny for a friendly chat about the role and next steps:
01780 429310 or 0800 0 255 144
ed@manaeducation.co.uk
Your details are always kept confidential and will only be shared with your approval.
Location: Oakham, Near Stamford, Rutland
Start Date: September 2025
Contract: Temporary to Permanent | Long Term | Full Time (8:30am - 4:00pm, 33.5 hours/week)
Salary: L8 £25,992 pro rata
Are you a passionate and experienced Early Years professional looking to take the next step in your career? We're recruiting on behalf of an excellent academy for a dedicated Pre-School Lead Practitioner to lead their well-established and nurturing early years setting.
What you'll be doing:
- Leading a team to deliver a vibrant, purposeful and engaging early years provision.
- Planning and overseeing high-quality learning experiences tailored to 3-4-year-olds.
- Fostering a safe, inclusive environment that promotes well-being and supports academic foundations.
- Supporting and guiding staff, collaborating with parents and carers, and working closely with the wider school team.
- Ensuring safeguarding and assessment practices are consistently high quality.
What we're looking for:
- Level 3 Early Years Qualification (or above)
- Experience working with 3-4-year-olds in a school or early years setting
- A strong understanding of early years milestones and child development
- A nurturing, proactive, and confident leader with strong communication skills
- Passion for inclusive, child-centred learning
The academy is part of a supportive multi-academy trust and values collaboration, individuality, and community spirit.
✅ Ready to Apply?
Click Apply Now or contact Ginny for a friendly chat about the role and next steps:
01780 429310 or 0800 0 255 144
ed@manaeducation.co.uk
Your details are always kept confidential and will only be shared with your approval.