Preschool Practitioner Room Lead – Little Stars Preschool
| Posting date: | 02 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 April 2026 |
| Location: | Freshwater, Isle of Wight, PO40 9AX |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | a96f2f87-2100-45ce-ad79-dd9015737366 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Little Stars Preschool, part of the Freshwater & Yarmouth CE Primary School Federation, is looking for a skilled, nurturing and enthusiastic Room Lead to join our warm and caring early years team. This is an exciting opportunity to lead our 3–4 year old room, shaping high-quality provision that supports every child to thrive.
About the Role
We are seeking someone who:
• Has strong knowledge of the EYFS statutory framework and child development
• Can lead a room team with confidence, warmth and professionalism
• Creates an inclusive, stimulating and well-organised learning environment
• Builds positive relationships with children, families and colleagues
• Understands the importance of safeguarding and follows KCSIE guidance at all times
• Is reflective, proactive and committed to continuous improvement
• Has a level 3 qualification in Early Years
• Has GCSE C/Level 4 or above in both English and Mathematics
As Room Lead, you will oversee daily practice, ensure high-quality interactions, support planning and assessment, and model excellent early years pedagogy.
What the school offers its staff
What We Offer
• Supportive leadership and governance who value early years practice
• A warm, caring and collaborative preschool environment
• High-quality CPD and opportunities for professional growth
• Staff wellbeing support and staff benefits across the federation
• A committed team who share a passion for nurturing young children
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. The successful candidate will be subject to:
• Enhanced DBS check
• Online checks
• Satisfactory references
• Verification of identity, qualifications and right to work
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.
Little Stars Preschool, part of the Freshwater & Yarmouth CE Primary School Federation, is looking for a skilled, nurturing and enthusiastic Room Lead to join our warm and caring early years team. This is an exciting opportunity to lead our 3–4 year old room, shaping high-quality provision that supports every child to thrive.
About the Role
We are seeking someone who:
• Has strong knowledge of the EYFS statutory framework and child development
• Can lead a room team with confidence, warmth and professionalism
• Creates an inclusive, stimulating and well-organised learning environment
• Builds positive relationships with children, families and colleagues
• Understands the importance of safeguarding and follows KCSIE guidance at all times
• Is reflective, proactive and committed to continuous improvement
• Has a level 3 qualification in Early Years
• Has GCSE C/Level 4 or above in both English and Mathematics
As Room Lead, you will oversee daily practice, ensure high-quality interactions, support planning and assessment, and model excellent early years pedagogy.
What the school offers its staff
What We Offer
• Supportive leadership and governance who value early years practice
• A warm, caring and collaborative preschool environment
• High-quality CPD and opportunities for professional growth
• Staff wellbeing support and staff benefits across the federation
• A committed team who share a passion for nurturing young children
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. The successful candidate will be subject to:
• Enhanced DBS check
• Online checks
• Satisfactory references
• Verification of identity, qualifications and right to work
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.