Early Years Lead Practitioner

Ludwick Nursery School; Welwyn Garden City; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Ludwick Nursery School, a large nursery in Welwyn Garden City, seeks a passionate early years practitioner. This role involves nurturing and educating children aged 2-5, with a focus on creating engaging learning experiences rooted in play and inclusion. Applicants should have a proven track record in early years education and a commitment to professional development.

Benefits

Supportive senior leaders

Strong focus on staff wellbeing

Community-oriented environment

Qualifications

• Proven track record of excellent classroom practice.
• Experience working with two-year-olds is advantageous.
• Commitment to continuing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Implementing the curriculum and vision for the school.
• Ensuring that all children reach their potential.
• Creating a calm and engaging learning environment.

Skills

Team player

Excellent organisation

Communication skills

Adaptability

Commitment to inclusive practice

Education

Qualified early years practitioner

Job description

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Welcome to Ludwick Nursery School. We are a large (up to 200 children) maintained Nursery School in Welwyn Garden City offering early education and care to children aged 2- 5 years old. We have extensive purpose built buildings and rich provision, set in lovely grounds, with plentiful access to outside learning.We are looking for an excellent early years practitionerto join our amazing team here at Ludwick, to support our school vision of ‘Nurturing the individual; Growing the community’.

At Ludwick, the children’s education and well-being is at the heart of everything that we do. Our school has earned a strong reputation over the years for providing children with the best possible start to their education with a particular focus on nurture and inclusion.

Our curriculum is rooted in the pedagogy of play and first-hand experiences and influenced by Froebelian principles. We are passionate about children accessing Forest School and real life activities such as cookery, woodwork and exploring the local community.

We are proud of the very special sense of community that exists between us, our families and all those that we work in partnership with. Our four key values of Respect, Trust, Courage and Kindness ensurethat everyone in the Ludwick community – children, parents and carers, staff and governors, help to create a happy, safe and thriving nursery where everyone feels valued.

As a lead practitioner, you will play a keyrole in helping to implementthe curriculum and vision for the school and ensuring that all children reach their potential.

Applications are welcomed from practitionerswho are passionate about early years education and have a proven track record ofexcellent classroom practice.

The role will bebased in Treetops which is our pre -school room catering for children from 2 to 3 years old. Experience of working with two year olds would be an advantage.

At Ludwick we have:

• Wonderful children and families
• Highly skilled and competent staff team
• Caring and supportive senior leaders
• A highly supportive governing body
• A strong focus on staff wellbeing

We are looking for …

• A strong team player with a sense of humour
• Willingness to be flexible and help others
• The vision to create a calm and engaging learning environment
• Excellent organisation and communication skills
• The ability to adapt to a changing environment
• Willingness to invest in your own CPD
• High expectations of all children, self and others
• An excellent early years practitioner who is committed to inclusive practice
• A strong commitment to working in partnership with children, parents, governors and the wider community underpinned by our values of kindness, trust, courage and respect.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and strongly encouraged prior to application. We look forward to welcoming you to Ludwick.

Please note that we will review applications as they come in and may close the advertisement early if suitable candidates are forthcoming. So please don't delay getting in touch/submitting your application. We look forward to hearing from you.

Please apply directly via Teachinherts - https://www.teachinherts.com/find-a-job/view,early-years-lead-practitioner_105801.htm

Closing date: Thursday 26th June at noon

Short listed candidates will be contacted on: Monday 30th June 2025

Interviews on:Wednesday 2nd July2025

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