Lead Early Years Practitioner
- Permanent Contract
- 16 hours a week across 2 days (7:45am - 16:15pm)
- Term time only (38 working weeks / 44.6 paid weeks)
- SCP 6 - 11
- £25,989 - £28,142 FTE per year
- Actual salary from £9,612 - £10, 409 per year
We are seeking a passionate and experienced Nursery Supervisor to join our dedicated team at Oakhill Church School & Nursery. This role is pivotal in delivering high-quality integrated childcare and early education for children aged 2–4, and in supporting our before and after school club provision.
As a key member of the Nursery Leadership Team, you will work closely with the Nursery Lead and to lead and support staff, ensure the safety and wellbeing of children, and maintain a stimulating learning environment that meets Ofsted standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead nursery operations in the absence of the Nursery Lead.
- Support and mentor Early Years Practitioners and Assistants
- Plan and deliver engaging activities based on the EYFS framework
- Monitor and evaluate the quality of provision and children's progress
- Maintain high standards of hygiene, safety, and safeguarding
- Build strong relationships with children, families, and external professionals
- Maintain and analyse cohort data.
- Support the induction of new staff and contribute to ongoing professional development
Person Specification
Essential:
- Minimum Level 3 qualification in Early Years
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in a nursery setting
- Experience leading a team
- Strong knowledge of safeguarding, EYFS, and Ofsted requirements
- Excellent communication, organisation, and leadership skills
- Passionate, caring, and committed to high standards
Desirable:
- Paediatric First Aid, Food Hygiene, DSL qualification
- Experience supporting children with diverse needs
- What We Offer
- A supportive and inclusive working environment
- Commitment to professional development
- Opportunities to collaborate across our Trust
- Enhanced pension, sickness, and parental benefits
Visits to the school from prospective candidates prior to their application are warmly encouraged. Please book an appointment via the school office.
The Bath & Wells Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS and all relevant pre-employment checks.
Deadline and how to apply
Closing date: 6th November 2025 at 11:59pm
Interview date: TBC
This post will commence week commencing: 01/12/25
Please apply via our website.
Oakhill Church School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.