Early Years Lead (Level 3 Qualification in Early Years – Essential)
Core
Lead and deliver structured, age-appropriate activities for young children in a preschool setting, ensuring their safety, wellbeing, and development through play.
Role type
Early Years Lead (Level 3)
Builds
A safe, nurturing, and playful learning environment for young children
Domain
Early childhood education and childcare
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Childcare experience, activity planning, safeguarding knowledge, hygiene management, record keeping, parent communication
Preferred skills
Level 3 qualification in Early Years, creativity, positive energy
Technologies
None
Responsibilities
Create a warm and welcoming atmosphere for our youngest children; Plan, lead, and deliver fun, structured activities like storytelling, creative arts, sensory play, group games, and outdoor adventures; Support children's development and wellbeing through engaging, age-appropriate experiences; Be a role model of excellent safeguarding and follow Health & Safety policies at all times; Provide healthy snacks, support toileting and hygiene routines, and ensure every child feels safe, cared for, and included; Set up and tidy play spaces, adapting environments to meet the needs of different activities; Maintain accurate records (accident/incident forms, observations, registers, etc.); Build positive relationships with parents, schools, and your team; Promote early years best practice and nurture a love for learning through play; Uphold confidentiality and high standards of child protection.
Seniority
Individual Contributor