Preschool Practitioner Room Lead – Little Stars Preschool

Freshwater & Yarmouth Church of England Aided Primary School, Freshwater, Isle of Wight, PO40 9AX

9 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  20 April 2026

• Closing date

  10 April 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  1 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other leadership roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 39.75 hours per week, Monday – Friday, term time only
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £25,584 (actual salary £23,727.39)
• Pay scale: Hay Grade 4A

What skills and experience we're looking for

Little Stars Preschool, part of the Freshwater & Yarmouth CE Primary School Federation, is looking for a skilled, nurturing and enthusiastic Room Lead to join our warm and caring early years team. This is an exciting opportunity to lead our 3–4 year old room, shaping high-quality provision that supports every child to thrive.

About the Role

We are seeking someone who:

• Has strong knowledge of the EYFS statutory framework and child development
• Can lead a room team with confidence, warmth and professionalism
• Creates an inclusive, stimulating and well-organised learning environment
• Builds positive relationships with children, families and colleagues
• Understands the importance of safeguarding and follows KCSIE guidance at all times
• Is reflective, proactive and committed to continuous improvement
• Has a level 3 qualification in Early Years
• Has GCSE C/Level 4 or above in both English and Mathematics

As Room Lead, you will oversee daily practice, ensure high-quality interactions, support planning and assessment, and model excellent early years pedagogy.

What the school offers its staff

What We Offer

• Supportive leadership and governance who value early years practice
• A warm, caring and collaborative preschool environment
• High-quality CPD and opportunities for professional growth
• Staff wellbeing support and staff benefits across the federation
• A committed team who share a passion for nurturing young children

Safer Recruitment

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. The successful candidate will be subject to:

• Enhanced DBS check
• Online checks
• Satisfactory references
• Verification of identity, qualifications and right to work

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Freshwater & Yarmouth Church of England Aided Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 176 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Freshwater & Yarmouth Church of England Aided Primary School website
• Email address: sbm@fosay.co.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/yarmouth-church-of-england-aided-primary-school

Arranging a visit to Freshwater & Yarmouth Church of England Aided Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email sbm@fosay.co.uk.

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