EYFS Lead Teacher: Shape Young Minds & Curriculum

About Early Years Ltd.; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

28 days holiday including bank hols

Birthday off

50% childcare discount

Wellbeing platform Hive access

Pension access

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Busy Bees Heworth Nursery in York is seeking an experienced Early Years Teacher to lead planning and delivery under the EYFS framework. You will own observation, assessment and planning for your key children, guiding next steps and ensuring inclusive practice.

You will mentor team members, collaborate on curriculum development, and act as Key Person to families, supporting SEND/ASL needs while maintaining a safe, nurturing environment for children to thrive.

Qualifications

• Experience implementing the EYFS framework in a nursery setting.
• Ability to observe, assess and plan for key children, with next steps.
• Proven leadership and mentoring skills to support a team and curriculum development.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and delivery with expert EYFS knowledge in line with the early years curriculum.
• Own observation, assessment and planning for your key children and provide developmentally challenging next steps.
• Mentor and guide team members, contributing to curriculum development.
• Take on the Key Person role, building strong relationships with families and supporting SEND/ASL needs.
• Ensure a safe, inclusive environment that supports children’s emotional and social development.
• Celebrate and acknowledge children’s development and achievements.

Skills

EYFS Expertise

Observation & Assessment

Mentoring & Leadership

Communication with Parents

Education

QTS / EYTS / EYPS

Job description

Busy Bees Heworth Nursery in York is seeking an experienced Early Years Teacher to lead planning and delivery under the EYFS framework. You will own observation, assessment and planning for your key children, guiding next steps and ensuring inclusive practice.

You will mentor team members, collaborate on curriculum development, and act as Key Person to families, supporting SEND/ASL needs while maintaining a safe, nurturing environment for children to thrive.