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Are you an experienced Early Years professional ready to take the next step in your career? We’re looking for a passionate, confident and nurturing Nursery Lead to join a vibrant early years setting and help shape the learning journey of children in their most crucial developmental years.
Position: Nursery Lead Practitioner
Location: South Ockendon
Salary Scale: £90-£135 per day
Contract Type: Full-time
Start Date: September
As the Nursery Lead, you will:
Oversee the daily running of the nursery room, ensuring a safe, stimulating and inclusive environment.
Lead and inspire a team of practitioners, modelling outstanding early years practice.
Plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate learning opportunities aligned with the EYFS framework.
Monitor children’s progress, keeping accurate records and working closely with parents and carers.
Take responsibility for safeguarding, wellbeing and health & safety across the setting.
Liaise with management and contribute to inspections, audits and development planning.
We’re looking for someone who:
Holds a Level 3 qualification or above in Early Years Education (essential).
Has at least 2 years of experience in a nursery or EYFS setting.
Demonstrates strong leadership skills and the ability to manage a small team.
Has an excellent knowledge of the EYFS framework, safeguarding, and child development.
Is passionate, organised, and committed to providing the highest standards of care and education.
What We Offer:
Competitive pay rates
Access to CPD training library with over £8000 worth of courses, at GSL we support your professional development!
A supportive and collaborative work environment
Opportunities for continuous professional development and advancement
An opportunity to make a meaningful impact on young lives
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that
successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the update service.
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