Pre-School Leader

The Methodist Church in Britain; Birtley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative planning

Lead Teacher support

Leadership development

Welcoming environment

Church links

Job summary

St Alban's Catholic Academy is seeking a Pre-School Leader to lead and manage its early years provision within the Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Multi Academy Trust. The role involves planning, assessment, and day-to-day contact with parents and external agencies, with opportunity to build EY provision from the start.

The post requires an NVQ Level 3 in Early Years or equivalent, and visa sponsorship is not available. Experience leading a setting is preferred but not essential.

Qualifications

• Leads and manages the early years provision.
• Implements EYFS welfare policy and procedures.
• Involves planning, assessment, recording and reporting.
• Provides a safe and secure learning environment for children.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the early years education provision.
• Implement policies and procedures that meet the EYFS welfare requirement.
• Take part in planning, assessment, recording and reporting in line with the EYFS Statutory Framework.
• Provide a safe and secure learning environment for children.
• Set expectations that inspire, motivate and challenge every child.
• Liaise with parents day to day on children's welfare, learning and development.
• Work alongside outside agencies.
• Support the Catholic ethos of the school.

Skills

Leadership

Planning

Assessment

Parent liaison

EYFS knowledge

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Early Years Childcare & Education or equivalent

Job description

This is a Pre-School Leader post at the early years setting of St Alban's Catholic Academy, part of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Multi Academy Trust, which runs three primary schools. The role leads and manages early years education, with planning, assessment and day-to-day contact with parents and outside agencies. It involves helping to build an early years provision from its start, and leading a setting is preferred but not essential. An NVQ Level 3 in Early Years or equivalent is the minimum qualification, and visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Lead and manage the early years education provision
• Implement policies and procedures that meet the EYFS welfare requirement
• Take part in planning, assessment, recording and reporting in line with the EYFS Statutory Framework
• Provide a safe and secure learning environment for children
• Set expectations that inspire, motivate and challenge every child
• Liaise with parents day to day on children's welfare, learning and development
• Work alongside outside agencies
• Support the Catholic ethos of the school

What's required

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Early Years Childcare & Education or equivalent

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Right to work in the UK
• Satisfactory references
• Medical clearance

Nice to have

• Experience of leading a setting

What's offered

• Collaborative planning and assessment
• Support from a Lead Teacher
• Strong and experienced leadership team dedicated to staff professional development
• Welcoming, warm environment where everyone is valued and respected
• Strong Church community links and a supportive Governing Body