Lead Early Years Practitioner

Tops Day Nurseries; Christchurch; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 60% childcare discount

Health & wellbeing support

Generous holiday allowance

Job summary

Tops Christchurch Nursery in Christchurch, Dorset, is hiring a Senior Nursery Practitioner for a full-time permanent role. You will deliver high‑quality care and education to young children, taking on leadership duties within the nursery. The position is 40 hours per week, with a salary of £13.80 per hour.

We seek an experienced early years practitioner with Level 3 EYQ, EYFS knowledge, safeguarding awareness, and a passion for helping children learn through play in a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Deliver outstanding childcare that promotes children’s safety, well-being, and development.
• Lead and guide nursery practitioners, assistants, and apprentices within the room or nursery.
• Ensure learning activities are tailored to the individual needs of each child and encourage their cognitive, emotional, and social development.
• Observe and assess children’s progress and maintain detailed records to ensure that each child’s needs are met.
• Minimum Level 3 Early Years Qualification is required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver outstanding childcare that promotes children’s safety, well-being, and development.
• Support children’s learning through age-appropriate activities and play that meet developmental milestones.
• Observe and assess children’s progress and maintain detailed records to ensure that each child’s needs are met.
• Lead and guide nursery practitioners, assistants, and apprentices within the room or nursery.
• Ensure learning activities are tailored to the individual needs of each child and encourage their cognitive, emotional, and social development.
• Assist the Room Manager or Nursery Manager in maintaining the smooth operation of the room or nursery.

Skills

Leadership

Nursery experience

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding awareness

Education

Level 3 Early Years Qualification

Job description

Tops Christchurch Nursery in Christchurch, Dorset, is hiring a Senior Nursery Practitioner for a full-time permanent role. You will deliver high‑quality care and education to young children, taking on leadership duties within the nursery. The position is 40 hours per week, with a salary of £13.80 per hour.

We seek an experienced early years practitioner with Level 3 EYQ, EYFS knowledge, safeguarding awareness, and a passion for helping children learn through play in a supportive team.