Early Years Lead

Early Years Alliance; Bradford; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days leave

8 bank holidays pro rata

Long service leave

Pension scheme

Birthday leave

Learning opportunities

Referral bonus up to £300

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental health First Aider

Job summary

The Early Years Alliance in Bradford invites applications for an enthusiastic Early Years Lead to join our friendly team. You will deliver high-quality play and learn sessions and creche provision, supporting children's learning and development in a safe, nurturing environment.

You will build strong relationships with parents and families, encourage engagement in home learning, and ensure safeguarding and health and safety policies are followed at all times.

Qualifications

• Childcare qualification Level 3 or above with good EYFS understanding.
• Experience delivering children and family sessions.
• Ability to meet EYFS welfare requirements.
• Encourages home learning and parental involvement.
• Team player with ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver EYFS-focused play and learn sessions and creche.
• Support children's learning, development and wellbeing in a safe, inclusive environment.
• Build positive relationships with parents, carers and families.
• Encourage family engagement in children's learning through activities.
• Ensure safeguarding, health and safety and policies are followed.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Child development

Safeguarding

Parental involvement

Education

Level 3 childcare qualification

Job description

Benefits

Do you believe every child deserves the best possible start in life? We are looking for an enthusiastic Early Years Lead to join our friendly team in Bradford. In this rewarding role, you will support children's learning and development through the delivery of high-quality play and learn sessions and creche provision. You will play a key role in creating a stimulating and nurturing environment where children can thrive, while helping families build confidence in supporting their children's early learning.

• 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, pro rata for part time employees
• Additional annual leave for long service
• Enhanced sickness pay
• Employer and employee contribution pension scheme
• Birthday leave so you can have a day off for your birthday dedicated to you and your well being
• Regular access to internal and external learning and development opportunities
• A Recruitment Referral Payment Scheme, giving you an introductory payment of up to £300 if someone you have referred to the Alliance takes up a role in the charity.
• Access to our Employee Assistant Programme (EAP), which includes 24/7 helpline access, dedicated managers helpline, confidential counselling sessions delivered by accredited specialists, legal, debt and life management advice, discounts, and wellbeing content plus resources.
• A dedicated mental health First Aider to support your mental well being

Main duties

• Lead and deliver high-quality EYFS focused play and learn sessions and creche provision.
• Support children's learning, development and well being in a safe and inclusive environment.
• Build positive relationships with parents, carers and families.
• Encourage family engagement in children's learning through creative and meaningful activities.
• Ensure safeguarding, health and safety and organisation policies are followed at all times.

Essential criteria

• Childcare qualification at Level 3 or above with a good understanding of EYFS and child development
• Experience of delivering children and family sessions
• Ability to deliver to the EYFS welfare requirements
• An understanding of the value and importance of home learning and the ability to encourage parental involvement
• Ability to work as a member of a team and on own initiative

This is a fixed term post until 31st march 2028 Hours per week: 18 Weeks per year: 39 Virtual interview date: 23rd September 2026 Please note our virtual interviews take place via Microsoft Teams, you may need to download this prior to your interview.

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About The Service

The Alliance is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. It is a requirement of all staff that they share this commitment and follow the prescribed policy and procedures to continuously promote a culture of safeguarding across the whole organisation. The charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and equal opportunities in employment.