Early Years Lead Practitioner

Required from September 2022

The Role

We are currently looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Lead Practitioner to join our team. The role involves overseeing 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.

This is a leadership role which will involve but is not restricted to the following: 

• Setting accurate intentions for the curriculum that has been planned for the children. 
• Overseeing the implementation and teaching strategies used in the classroom. 
• Measuring impact to ensure children are progressing in their learning.

To be considered for this position you must hold at least a Level 3 Qualification in Early Years Education and be willing to work towards a relevant graduate qualification. For applicants with QTS, this should be specific to the Foundation stage age group. Where this is not the case, the applicant should be able to demonstrate training and recent extensive experience of working at leadership level within the Foundation stage age group.

The School

Rolfe’s Nursery School is an Ofsted Outstanding nursery school based in Notting Hill, London. Part of the Alpha Plus Group, we provide a Gold Standard education, preparing children for entry to prestigious London preparatory schools.

Our reputation is founded on our high standards and quality facilities, but also on the warm atmosphere throughout the nursery school. Our teachers are enthusiastic, caring and teach children a wide range of additional specialist subjects – such as drama, science, music, gym, French, ballet and art appreciation classes.

The Group

The Alpha Plus Group was founded in 1931 and currently comprises independent nurseries, schools and colleges, which have developed a longstanding reputation for delivering premium quality education. Alpha Plus Group creates centres of educational excellence. Each centre retains its own identity, with the Heads and Principals afforded significant management authority, but with the benefits of financial security, camaraderie and opportunities for sharing best practice by belonging to one of the country's leading educational groups.

Safeguarding

Rolfe’s Nursery School and the Alpha Plus Group are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and employees of the Nursery are expected to share this commitment. The protection of our students’ welfare is the responsibility of all staff within Alpha Plus Group Schools and individuals are expected to conduct themselves in a way that reflects the principles of our organisation. All members of staff must undergo an enhanced DBS with Barred List clearance and be aware of and follow the Safeguarding, Prevent Duty, Anti-bullying and Behaviour and Discipline policies of the school, and partake in training on safeguarding and personal welfare.

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Application Process

Applications should reach the school no later than Sunday 12 June, 23:59.

Interviews will take place on an ongoing basis, therefore early applications are encouraged.

Please click 'here ' to begin your application via the Alpha Plus Group Careers site.