Early Years Lead Practitioner

Tes is supporting the appointment of an Early Years Lead Practitioner at a nursery based in Kensington and Chelsea.

The School

The nursery school is a thoroughly happy, caring and safe place where every child feels valued and can develop into an independent, confident individual. They provide an excellent foundation on which every child can build their future education within a caring, secure and stimulating environment.

They are currently looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Lead Practitioner to join their team.

The Role

The purpose of this role is to oversee the quality of the early education for the children in the nursery and deliver effectively the group’s high educational standards. This role will focus on promoting teaching and learning to ensure that children progress in their development to achieve their full potential and become ready for school.

It is a leadership role that includes:

1. setting accurate intentions for the curriculum that has been planned for the children (intent)
2. overseeing the implementation and teaching strategies used in the classroom (implementation) and
3. measuring the impact of the curriculum to ensure children are progressing in their learning (impact)

Duties and Responsibilities

• To be accountable for the delivery of high quality inclusive early education, which is responsive to the needs of children and their families.
• To lead practice within the classroom.
• To monitor systems of assessment, recording and reporting on the progress in children’s development and learning.
• To ensure that all practitioners understand the principles and content of the Early Years Foundation Stage and know how to put them into practice.
• To work in partnership with parents/carers and other family members, providing formal and informal opportunities through which information about children’s well-being, development and learning can be shared to improve their outcomes.

Experience and Qualifications

Early Years education should be a passion of yours, and to be considered for this position the applicant must hold at least a Level 5 equivalent early years' qualification (or a commitment to obtain this). A commitment to excellence and continuous professional development is essential.

• Extensive experience of working with young children, particularly 2-5 year olds.
• Experience of leading teams in delivering high quality early education.
• Experience of working with families, identifying support and working in partnership with them to promote learning

Knowledge and Understanding

• A thorough knowledge and understanding of the EYFS, Ofsted Education Inspection Framework and relevant current legislation.
• An up to date knowledge and understanding of safeguarding requirements and procedures.
• A good understanding of what constitutes a quality early education environment.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to design and develop early education environments and programmes and build on the children’s interests and the characteristics of effective teaching and learning.
• Good observational skills and the experience to support staff in knowing when and how best to intervene to support children’s learning, development and interactions.
• Ability to communicate with colleagues and parents effectively.

All applicants need to have the Right to Work in the UK to be considered for the role.

By applying to this job advertisement you are providing consent for the Tes Recruitment team to propose and discuss your application with the employer.

Tes Recruitment Services (UK) represent Schools and Academies across the globe, supporting them to secure a great teacher/leader for every role. 

To learn more about this role please email managedrecruit@tes.com for an information pack that includes school name, role specifics and context. 

Please include REF: LC1772009 in the email subject line.