Lead Teacher & Manager

Eteach Self Serve; Yelverton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational organization in Yelverton seeks a Level 6 Qualified Setting Manager. This role involves leading a team, ensuring high standards in childcare and education, and fostering a creative, nature-based learning environment. The ideal candidate is experienced in early years management, possesses excellent leadership skills, and is passionate about holistic education. With responsibilities including curriculum development and community engagement, this position offers a competitive hourly rate starting at £20, along with various benefits.

Benefits

Health & Wellness Package

BUPA Wellbeing Package

Aviva Pension Scheme

28 days holiday

Cycle to Work Scheme

Perkbox Membership

Company Events & Team Activities

Qualifications

• Experience in leadership or management role within early years or primary education.
• Strong understanding of EYFS and primary curriculum for ages 5 - 8.
• Driving with full license and current Clear Advanced DBS check required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a small team, ensuring high standards of care and learning.
• Oversee daily operations and curriculum planning.
• Build positive relationships with families and liaise with local schools.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Creativity

Time management

Education

Level 6 in Early Years or childcare

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

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Role overview

An exciting opportunity for a Level 6 Qualified Setting Manager is available at Tiny Wilds, a beautiful outdoor based provision, combining a vibrant nursery with an alternative education setting located on an organic smallholding on the edge of Dartmoor.

Working Pattern

Monday to Thursdays or Friday 8.30 am - 5 pm, in Devon Local Authority school term time.

Location

Tiny Wilds, Sampford Spiney

Hourly Rate

from £20 per hour, depending on experience

Who we are looking for

At Tiny Wilds we have a strong interest in diverse educational approaches; we are open to old and new, mainstream, alternative, national and international methods of education, to help us offer the best to our children. We’re seeking a passionate, experienced leader with a commitment to holistic childcare and education - someone eager to guide and develop our entire Wilds community across Tiny Wilds, Mighty Wilds, and Magic Mighties.

Tiny Wilds (ages 2 - 5) and Mighty Wilds (ages 5 - 8) are Ofsted-registered and offer funded places for children up to 5. The new Setting Manager will lead and teach within Tiny Wilds alongside two assistants, while Mighty Wilds is led by a qualified Primary Teacher. Magic Mighties (ages 8 - 11) is an Alternative Provision also led by a qualified Primary Teacher.

Tiny Wilds (the overall name for the whole setting) focuses on creative, active and nature-based learning. We are looking for a qualified (Level 6 / QTS) teacher with managerial experience who is fun, enthusiastic and confident, with an interest in outdoor play. The role offers a blend of teaching and leadership - three days each week spent working directly with the children, and one day focused on managing and supporting the wider setting across all groups. The right applicant will be kind, gentle, relaxed and intelligent, whilst also being conscientious, organised and efficient, with good initiative and a natural enjoyment of engaging with children.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a small, passionate team of four staff, including one completing a Level 3 qualification under your supervision.
• Ensure the highest standards of care, learning, and safeguarding.
• Oversee daily operations, curriculum planning, and compliance with EYFS and Ofsted requirements.
• Modelling excellent practice and supporting staff development through regular in class mentoring.
• Nature based and indoor lesson planning and preparation
• Curriculum development across all three groups, ensuring a seamless and consistent approach throughout the setting.
• Build positive relationships with families, professionals, and the wider community.
• Liaise with local schools for children who attend on a flexi-school basis.
• Organise regular celebrations and events with families and the community.
• Administrating the enrolment process for new children, and session changes for existing children.
• Resourcing and supplying all groups within a set budget.
• Manage and claim funding for eligible children through DCC provider
• Work alongside a larger team of staff including the owner, communicating clearly.
• Undertake other reasonable duties of a similar level as required.

Essential Experience & Qualifications

• Level 6 in Early Years or childcare - Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or experience in primary education beneficial
• Proven experience in a leadership or management role within an early years or primary education setting
• Experience leading a team, including mentoring or supervising staff
• Strong understanding of EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage) and primary curriculum for ages 5 - 8
• Knowledge of safeguarding legislation, Ofsted requirements, and health & safety in educational settings
• Current Clear Advanced DBS check
• Fluent in English
• Driving with full licence

Essential Skills & Attributes

• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Confidence in yourself and the ability to perform in the role
• Good organisational and time skills
• Energy, enthusiasm, stamina, patience, dedication, resilience and self-discipline
• Initiative, leadership, supervisory skills and team working abilities
• Imagination, creativity and a sense of humour
• Good judgement and an analytical mind
• A satisfactory health record and criminal record check

Desirable Experience

• Experience in alternative education settings
• Familiarity with nature-based, creative, or holistic learning approaches
• Knowledge of SEN
• Experience developing an educational setting

Benefits

• Health & Wellness Package
• Comprehensive BUPA Wellbeing Package with 24 / 7 support and access to scheduled counselling sessions
• Aviva Pension Scheme
• 28 days holiday, inclusive of bank holidays
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Perkbox Membership
• Company Events & Team Activities
• Work in a stunning natural environment with hands‑on, nature‑based learning opportunities

Safeguarding Statement

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.