Lead Practitioner/Room Leader Education Support Services · Maidstone

Lumina Energy; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in early years education is seeking a passionate Lead Practitioner/Room Leader to join their dynamic team. This full-time role offers the opportunity to lead safeguarding efforts and create an inclusive learning environment for children. You'll be part of a supportive nursery group dedicated to staff development and career progression. Join a forward-thinking organization that values innovation and positively impacts children's outcomes. If you're eager to make a difference in early childhood education, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Ongoing Professional Development

Career Progression

Support from Advisory Team

Networking Team Days

Competitive Salary

Qualifications

• Proven experience in childcare and early education.
• Relevant first aid and safeguarding training.

Responsibilities

• Lead safeguarding efforts for children's health and wellbeing.
• Motivate and develop a cohesive team through coaching.

Skills

Childcare Experience

Safeguarding Training

First Aid Training

Team Leadership

EYFS Curriculum Implementation

Education

Level 3 Early Years Qualification

Job description

Role: Lead Practitioner/Room Leader

Salary: £24,310 - £25,384pa

Location: Discovery Day Nursery, Maidstone

This is a full-time and term-time only role (37 hours per week).

Why Join CSG?

CSG is striving to be recognised as the global leader in Education and Public Sector services, operating in 86 countries with 1,800 staff across 28 trading brands. We provide expertise in HR Services, IT Services, Energy, Education Resources, Procurement, and more. With a growth rate of 25% annually, CSG expands through organic growth, acquisitions, and joint ventures. Join us to be part of shaping the future of CSG.

What You’ll Bring:

The Education People proudly run three high-quality nurseries in Kent. We are looking for a motivated individual to join as an Early Years Educator. Our nursery group emphasizes a family ethos, valuing children, families, and our dedicated staff. We invest in staff development, wellbeing, and career progression. If you're passionate about early years and childcare, apply today to join our innovative team and positively impact children's outcomes.

Note: Due to the nature of the work, an Enhanced DBS check will be conducted.

What You’ll Achieve:

• Lead safeguarding efforts, ensuring children's health, safety, and wellbeing.
• Motivate and develop a cohesive team through coaching and mentoring.
• Deliver exceptional care, teaching, and learning aligned with the EYFS framework indoors and outdoors.
• Create an inclusive, high-quality learning environment tailored to individual needs.
• Build respectful partnerships with families and collaborate with colleagues and external professionals.

What We Offer:

• Ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Career progression within the nursery group.
• Support from experienced advisory team at The Education People.
• Team days for networking and pedagogy development.
• Competitive salary.

What We Require:

• Level 3 relevant Early Years qualification.
• Relevant first aid and safeguarding training.
• Proven experience in childcare/early education, working with children and families.
• Specialist experience in early years.
• Successful implementation of the EYFS 0-5 curriculum.

About Commercial Services Group

CSG, owned by Kent County Council, is the UK's largest local authority-owned trading company, generating over £800m annually and serving over 16,000 education and public sector clients globally. We operate in 86 countries with 1,800 staff across 30 brands, offering services in HR, IT, Energy, Education Resources, Procurement, and more.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications from all backgrounds and providing reasonable adjustments during the application process.