Early Years Lead Practitioner

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

10 days remaining to apply

Closing date
15 August 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
10 July 2025

Job details

Job role: Other support roles
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern: Full time, part time: 21.5 hours per week across 3 days or 32.5 hours across 5 days. Flexible for the right candidate
Contract type: Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary: £27,711 to £31,067

What skills and experience we're looking for

We’re looking for someone who:

Holds a minimum Level 3 Early Years qualification or QTS
Has leadership experience in an early years setting
Is caring, creative, and enthusiastic about early childhood education
Loves the outdoors and promotes nature-based learning
Confidently understands and implements the EYFS statutory framework
Sets high expectations for teaching, learning, and behaviour
Champions inclusion and is committed to raising standards for all
Understands safeguarding and is dedicated to children’s wellbeing
Communicates clearly with children, families, and colleagues
Is reflective, flexible, adaptable, and proactive in their practice
Upholds professional conduct and contributes positively to a strong team culture

What the school offers its staff

What we offer:

A welcoming, inclusive, and nurturing school community
Supportive colleagues and dedicated governors across our Federation
A happy, successful learning environment where your work truly makes a difference
Excellent professional development and leadership opportunities
The chance to shape our nature-based curriculum and outdoor provision
A beautiful village location to work in every day

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.

Inspire our youngest learners to thrive

Are you a passionate Early Years professional who believes every child deserves an inspiring and nurturing start to their education? We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Early Years Lead Practitioner to join our team at Little Oaks, Timberscombe C of E First School.

In this role, you will lead high-quality learning, champion nature-based and outdoor education, and ensure every child feels safe, understood, and ready to succeed.

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.