Early Years Lead Practitioner

Timberscombe Church of England First School, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 7TY

9 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  2 September 2025

• Closing date

  7 July 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  25 June 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 21.5 hours per week across 3 days. Term time only
• Contract type: Fixed term - 1 year
• Actual salary: £13,435 to £15,066

What skills and experience we're looking for

We’re seeking a passionate and experienced early years professional who:

Holds a minimum Level 3 Early Years qualification or QTS

Is caring, creative, and enthusiastic about early education

Has leadership experience in an early-years setting

Loves the outdoors and champions nature-based learning

Knows and can implement the EYFS statutory framework confidently

Sets high expectations for teaching and learning

Embraces inclusion and is committed to raising standards

Understands safeguarding and is committed to children’s wellbeing

Supports every child to reach their full potential

Communicates clearly and builds strong relationships with parents and colleagues

Is patient, flexible and adaptable

Upholds professional conduct and contributes to a strong team culture

Reflects on their practice and shows initiative

What the school offers its staff

A welcoming, inclusive and nurturing school community

Supportive colleagues and dedicated governors across the federation

A happy, successful learning environment where you can make a difference

Excellent opportunities for professional development

A beautiful village location to work in

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to recruitment@moorlandfed.co.uk

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

EY Lead Practitioner June 2025.pdf - 119 KB (opens in new tab)

EY lead practitioner Job Description and Person Spec.pdf - 137 KB (opens in new tab)

Application-Form-for-all-School-Staff-2023 MF.doc - 221 KB (opens in new tab)

About Timberscombe Church of England First School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 2 to 9
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 31 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 9
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Timberscombe Church of England First School website
• Email address: recruitment@moorlandfed.co.uk
• Phone number: 07947 994052
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/timberscombe-church-of-england-first-school

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