Lead Early Years Practitioner — Coaching for Inclusive Practice

YMCA Fairthorne Group; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% off childcare

Extra support during school holidays

25 days annual leave

Bank holidays and extendable leave

Health & wellbeing benefits

Family support

Cycle to Work discounts

Professional development

Job summary

YMCA Fairthorne Group’s Fairthorne Manor Nursery is seeking a Lead Early Years Practitioner to join the nursery leadership team. You’ll spend time with children, coach colleagues, and help identify and support children who need extra help to thrive.

You’ll influence practice across the setting and support safeguarding and high standards of care. You’ll work across rooms and outdoor spaces, deputise for the Nursery Manager when required, and contribute to nursery improvement priorities while

Qualifications

• Level 5 Early Years or equivalent qualification preferred.
• Level 3 practitioners considered with the right background and development willingness.
• Experience coaching colleagues and supporting practice improvements.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside practitioners across the setting.
• Observe children and help identify where additional support may be needed.
• Support key persons to develop appropriate support plans.
• Coordinate referrals and next steps for specialist support.
• Coach practitioners and model strong Early Years practice.
• Support safeguarding and high standards of care across rooms and outdoors.

Skills

Coaching colleagues

Observation & assessment

SEND and inclusion

Behaviour knowledge

Leadership potential

Education

Level 5 Early Years or Childcare qualification

Level 3 Early Years Practitioner background

Tools

Paediatric First Aid

Designated Safeguarding Lead training

Job description

YMCA Fairthorne Group’s Fairthorne Manor Nursery is seeking a Lead Early Years Practitioner to join the nursery leadership team. You’ll spend time with children, coach colleagues, and help identify and support children who need extra help to thrive.

You’ll influence practice across the setting and support safeguarding and high standards of care. You’ll work across rooms and outdoor spaces, deputise for the Nursery Manager when required, and contribute to nursery improvement priorities while