Senior Early Years Practitioner

UCM Recruitment; Chipping Barnet; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

UCM Education is seeking a dedicated Senior Nursery Practitioner to join a well-established preschool in Barnet. This full-time role is ideal for a senior practitioner ready to step toward deputy and future management.

You will lead day-to-day practice, mentor staff, plan EYFS curriculum, monitor quality, and work with parents and professionals to safeguard children and maintain a high-quality setting. Two years' experience and a Level 3 Early Years qualification are required, with a commitment

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 Early Years qualification.
• At least two years’ experience in an early years setting, ideally in a senior or supervisory role.
• Strong understanding of EYFS, Ofsted requirements, safeguarding, and staff leadership.

Responsibilities

• Leading the day-to-day practice within your room and supporting high-quality teaching and learning.
• Mentoring and supporting staff, including inductions, supervisions, and appraisals.
• Taking responsibility for curriculum planning in line with the EYFS framework.
• Monitoring practice and supporting continuous improvement across the setting.
• Supporting safeguarding procedures and promoting a strong safeguarding culture.
• Working closely with parents, carers, and external professionals, including SEND services.
• Assisting with operational duties, including record keeping, health and safety, and compliance.
• Supporting occupancy, organisation, and the smooth running of the nursery.

Skills

Senior leadership

Curriculum planning

Safeguarding

Mentoring staff

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

We are looking for an dedicated and experienced Senior Nursery Practitioner to join a well-established preschool nursery in Barnet.

This is a full-time position within a high-quality early years setting and is ideal for a senior practitioner or room leader who is ready to take the next step towards deputy and future management progression.

You will be:

• Leading the day-to-day practice within your room and supporting high-quality teaching and learning.
• Mentoring and supporting staff, including inductions, supervisions, and appraisals.
• Taking responsibility for curriculum planning in line with the EYFS framework.
• Monitoring practice and supporting continuous improvement across the setting.
• Supporting safeguarding procedures and promoting a strong safeguarding culture.
• Working closely with parents, carers, and external professionals, including SEND services.
• Assisting with operational duties, including record keeping, health and safety, and compliance.
• Supporting occupancy, organisation, and the smooth running of the nursery.

The successful candidate will hold a minimum Level 3 Early Years qualification and have at least two years' experience within an early years setting, ideally in a senior or supervisory role. A strong understanding of the EYFS framework, Ofsted requirements, safeguarding, and staff leadership is essential. A commitment to working towards a Level 4 qualification is expected.

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About UCM Education:

UCM Education works closely with nurseries and schools across the UK to place education professionals into roles where they can thrive. Due to the volume of applications received, we may be unable to contact all unsuccessful applicants.

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment.