Nursery practitioner (school based). Job in Wideopen Education & Training Jobs

TeacherActive; Wideopen; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational staffing agency is recruiting for an EYFS Room Leader in Wideopen. This role involves formulating activities for children aged 9 months to 3 years and ensuring a high standard of care in a well-rated nursery. Candidates must hold a Level 3 Early Years qualification and have at least one year of nursery experience. The position offers excellent pay rates and opportunities for professional development. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about early childhood education.

Benefits

Dedicated team of consultants available 24/7

Guaranteed Payment Scheme

CPD courses and certificates

Market-leading pay rates

Referral scheme up to £100

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in nurseries/room leading.
• Strong understanding of the EYFS curriculum.
• Confident in observations and updating learning plans.

Responsibilities

• Formulate and operate a program of activities suitable for children.
• Work closely with the Headteacher.
• Show confidence in managing learning plans.

Skills

Engaging communication style

Can-do attitude

Adaptability

Flexibility

Education

Level 3 Early Years or equivalent qualification

Job description

Job Title: EYFS

Location: NE13

Start Date: Immediate Start

Salary: £85 - £110 per day

Key Criteria

• Can you capture young minds with your engaging communication style?
• Do you adopt a can-do attitude?
• Do you have a level 3 Early Years or equivalent qualification?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with an expanding school nursery in Wideopen. The nursery is well‑sought after, thanks to its outdoor forest area, and boasts a good OFSTED rating. It focuses on providing exceptionally high standards of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care while utilising the best pedagogical approaches to ensure well‑rounded individuals are prepared for their next big adventure in Primary School.

Responsibilities

We are looking for a Room Leader to join on a long‑term basis with the opportunity to go permanent for the right candidate. The nursery caters for children aged 9 months to 3 years. You will need to be confident in formulating and operating a programme of activities suitable for the range of children attending the nursery, in conjunction with the Headteacher, and therefore a strong understanding of the EYFS curriculum is essential. The right Room Leader will also show confidence in observations, age and stage checks, and updating this alongside each child’s learning plan regularly.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Early Years or equivalent qualification (required)
• Minimum 1 year experience in nurseries/room leading
• Reliability and a can‑do attitude
• Adaptability and flexibility

Benefits

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• Guaranteed Payment Scheme – Terms and Conditions apply
• CPD courses and certificates as part of the My‑Progression channel
• Market‑leading rates of pay

Referral Scheme

Refer a friend and receive up to £100 – Terms and Conditions apply.

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you are paying the right level of tax and National Insurance and there are no admin charges taken from your hard‑earned cash.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this position, click APPLY NOW and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive. Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job‑seeking services.