Early Years Practitioner (Nursery) - January Start

Protocol Education Ltd; Stockport; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading education provider in Stockport is looking for an enthusiastic Room Leader to oversee the pre-school environment, lead a dedicated team, and develop creative learning programmes. The ideal candidate will have a passion for working with young children and possess strong communication skills. This position involves ensuring safety standards and supporting the team's professional growth in a caring and supportive environment. The role is temporary with potential for permanence.

Benefits

Free access to Educator CPD Academy

Regular well-being checks

Free online safeguarding training

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in early childhood education or childcare preferred.
• Willingness to obtain an enhanced DBS check.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations within the pre-school room.
• Lead a team of childcare professionals.
• Develop creative, play-based learning programmes.
• Build strong relationships with parents.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
• Support the professional growth of your team.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Passion for working with young children

Education

Qualification in early childhood education or childcare

Job description

If you’re passionate about early childhood education and ready to lead a dedicated team, this role could be your next big step. We’re looking for an enthusiastic Room Leader to create a warm, supportive, and engaging environment for little learners – a place where every child feels valued and every day is an opportunity to grow.

The Role:

• Overseeing daily operations within the pre-school room, ensuring a safe, nurturing environment
• Leading a team of childcare professionals, providing guidance, support, and inspiration
• Developing creative, play-based learning programmes that spark curiosity and promote development
• Building strong relationships with parents
• Keeping accurate records and ensuring compliance with all health and safety standards
• Supporting the professional growth of your team

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience in early childhood education or childcare (2+ years preferred)
• A passion for working with young children.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Anenhanced DBS check(or willingness to obtain one).
• A relevant qualification in early childhood education or childcare (preferred, but not essential)

Why Work with Us?

• We are a supportive network and you can approach us with any questions, concerns, or worries in a judgement‑free environment
• Joining our team will give you free instant access to our Educator CPD Academy, providing opportunities to take free accredited online courses to advance your career
• We care about your well‑being and will regularly check in to ensure you have everything you need to be happy in your workplace

Safeguarding:

We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

Ready to Make a Difference? We want to hear from you. Apply now!

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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