Early Years Professional/ Teacher

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust; Cross; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave pro rata

Blue Light Card and staff discounts

NHS Pension Scheme

Family-friendly policies (maternity/pP

Car lease, cycle to work

Discounted childcare

Job summary

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Nurseries are inviting applications from qualified early years professionals. You will support the Nursery Manager and lead a team to deliver high-quality care and education across two sites for 0–5 year olds.

Open year-round, 7am–6pm, with comprehensive LTHT benefits and ongoing development opportunities. You will work within EYFS guidelines, safeguarding requirements, and Ofsted processes to ensure excellent outcomes for children and families.

Qualifications

• Must hold UK recognised Level 3 in early years with Level 5/teacher status.
• Experience delivering high-quality care and education under EYFS guidelines.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and Ofsted welfare requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support Nursery Manager in day-to-day nursery operations.
• Lead, mentor and develop nursery staff to maintain high standards.
• Collaborate with families and external agencies to support each child’s development and wellbeing.
• Prepare for Ofsted inspections and ensure compliance with welfare requirements.
• Promote a positive, collaborative professional culture within the team.

Skills

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding knowledge

Team leadership

Education

UK recognised early years qualification (Level 3) + Level 5/Teacher status

Job description

Job Summary

Are you passionate about early years education and eager to make a real difference in the lives of young children? At the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Nurseries, you’ll be part of a warm, dedicated team providing high-quality childcare for the families of Leeds NHS staff.

Job Description

For questions about this job, contact:

• Lydia Smith
• Senior Nursery Manager
• [e-mail]
• 0113 3070684
• Shortlisting Date: 18.09.26
• Interview Date: 30.09.26

Are you passionate about early years education and eager to make a real difference in the lives of young children? At the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Nurseries, you’ll be part of a warm, dedicated team providing high-quality childcare for the families of Leeds NHS staff.

Why you should join our Team

Inspiring Early Years Environment

• Be part of a free‑flow play setting that supports curiosity, independence and creativity
• Two unique nursery sites caring for 168 children aged 0–5
• Open year‑round, Monday to Friday, 7am–6pm (excluding Bank Holidays)

Grow Your Career With Us

• At Leeds, you’ll have access to ongoing training, development, and progression opportunities

Fantastic LTHT Employee Benefits

• 27 days' annual leave (pro rata), rising to 33, plus Bank Holidays
• Blue Light Card and staff discounts across retail, travel, gyms, holidays and more
• Family‑friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Wellbeing support from trained champions and mental health first aiders
• Discounted childcare
• NHS Pension Scheme
• Car lease, cycle to work and childcare schemes
• Competitive pay and favourable terms & conditions

If you’re enthusiastic, caring and ready to take the next step in your early years career, we’d love to hear from you. Come and join the LTHT family—where your passion is valued and your development is supported

What You Will Bring To The Role

• Must be at least a level 3 qualified in a UK recognised early years qualification with a recognised level 5 early years qualification/ teacher status.
• You’ll be responsible for supporting the Nursery Manager in the day-to-day running of the nursery, ensuring the delivery of high-quality care and education in line with the EYFS, Ofsted requirements, and the nursery’s policies and procedures.
• You’ll play a large part in helping to lead, mentor, and support the nursery team , promoting a positive, collaborative, and professional culture while ensuring staff development and performance are maintained to a high standard.
• You’ll help the manager to collaborate with a range of individuals, building strong, trusting relationships with families and external agencies, supporting each child’s development and wellbeing, and ensuring the nursery is always prepared for Ofsted inspections.
• Excellent understanding of EYFS.
• Extensive knowledge of safeguarding children.
• Have experience at managing day care settings with knowledge of all Ofsted Welfare Requirements for children and inspection procedures
• You’ll have experience supporting team members to achieve good outcomes of Ofsted inspections, Quality Assurance Schemes, Local Authority initiatives.

About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust

Our Trust values

The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients.

We are….

Responsible

Open and Honest

One Team

Kind

Our Trust priorities

Our purpose:

Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time

Our Priorities

People

Improvement and Innovation

Partnerships

Outcomes

Sponsorship Eligibility

To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.