Early Years Play Leader

Manor Hill First School, Stone, Staffordshire, ST15 0HY

20 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  asap

• Closing date

  6 October 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  16 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £27,274.00 Monthly Actual salary £12802 pa

Early Years Play Leader job summary

At Manor Hill, we believe that every child deserves positive experiences, inspiring opportunities and the support they need to achieve their full potential. We are looking for an enthusiastic practitioner who shares our commitment to nurturing confident, curious and resilient learners through high-quality Early Years provision. You will help create a stimulating, engaging and inclusive environment where children can learn through exploration, creativity and play.

What We Are Looking For

We would love to hear from candidates who:

Hold a recognised Level 3 qualification (or above) in Early Years.

Have experience working within an Early Years setting.

Have a secure understanding of child development and the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework.

Value child-led learning and understand the importance of learning through play.

Are committed to building positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.

Have strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Demonstrate enthusiasm, creativity and a genuine passion for helping children thrive.

Share our school values of Kindness, Respect, Collaboration, Creativity, Resilience and Exploration.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

Support the planning and delivery of high-quality learning experiences that engage and inspire young children.

Foster children's curiosity, independence and confidence through purposeful play and exploration.

Observe, assess and record children's progress to support their next steps in learning.

Work closely with teachers and colleagues to provide a nurturing and inclusive environment for all children.

Promote children's wellbeing, safeguarding, health and safety at all times.

Support the development of communication, language and early reading skills.

Build positive partnerships with parents and carers to support children's learning and development.

Contribute to the wider life of the school and uphold the values and ethos of Manor Hill First School.

Engage positively with professional development opportunities and school improvement priorities.

Why Join Team Manor Hill?

At Manor Hill, we pride ourselves on being a welcoming and supportive school community where staff are valued and encouraged to develop professionally.

We offer:

A caring and supportive team environment.

Wonderful children who are enthusiastic and eager to learn.

A commitment to staff wellbeing and professional development.

Access to the Trust’s Employee Wellbeing App, providing a range of health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits.

Free wraparound childcare provision for your own children attending a school within The Creative Learning Partnership Trust.

Opportunities to work collaboratively within The Creative Learning Partnership Trust.

Access to high-quality CPD and training opportunities.

A well-resourced Early Years environment with extensive outdoor spaces.

Manor Hill is the Place to Be! We are looking for someone who can help us continue to inspire young learners and provide the very best start to their educational journey.

Manor Hill First School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, enhanced DBS clearance and pre-employment checks.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged.

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.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Manor Hill First School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 2 to 9
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 260 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 9
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Manor Hill First School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/manor-hill-first-school-stone

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