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Early Years Lead Practitioner

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

This job expired on 7 July 2025 – see similar jobs

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

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

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.

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.

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