Early Years Lead Practitioner – Level 5

Allsaintsupton; Widnes; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Aspiring Foundations Federated Nursery Schools (AFFNS) in Widnes invites an Early Years Lead Practitioner (Level 5) to join the Senior Leadership Team. This permanent, term-time role is 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, reporting to the Deputy Headteacher.

The role focuses on supervising care, learning and development for young children and advancing practice within the team. The position may start in the 2-year-old provision, with opportunities for personal and professional development and

Qualifications

• Experienced Level 3 EYFS practitioners ready to take the next step.

Responsibilities

• Take operational lead for the care, learning and development of young children within their care.
• Lead and support the practice of others.

Job description

Employer: Aspiring Foundations Federated Nursery Schools (AFFNS)

Location: Naylor Road, Widnes, Dundalk Road, Widnes

Contract: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full Time/Term Time

Hours: 32.5 hours per week. Monday to Friday.

Closing Date: 02/11/2026 at 09:00

Reference: Pri/26/347325

Job title: Early Years Lead Practitioner – Level 5

Contract type: Permanent; term-time only

Reporting to: Deputy Headteacher

We have an exciting opening for an Early Years Lead Practitioner (EYLP) L5 to work alongside our Senior Leadership Team and Apprentice EYLP.

This is a good opportunity for both personal and professional development.

The EYLP will take an operational lead for the care, learning and development of young children within their care, and lead and support the practice of others.

The position will initially be based in the 2-year-old provision.

Experienced Level 3 EYFS practitioners who are ready to take the next step will also be considered for a position as an Apprentice EYLP.

Aspiring Foundations Federated Nursery Schools is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults as its number one priority.