Early Years Lead Practitioner

Closing date: 27/06/2025 9:00 am

Interview date: 02/07/2025

Permanent, full-time, 37 hours per week, term time plus 2 weeks – 36 weeks per annum

We seek an Early Years Lead Practitioner in our Swans class from the end of August 2025.

You will be the Lead Practitioner in this class (children turning 4). You will plan and teach high quality learning opportunities through exciting activities across the EYFS curriculum, whilst incorporating and maintaining a safe, secure and caring environment. You will be ably assisted by a Nursery assistant in this class.

A motivation to provide fun, educational and high quality care for children is essential, as well as a solid understanding of the EYFS Framework. Our ideal candidate will be an excellent role model that sets high expectations and motivates the children to achieve. Applicants must be enthusiastic and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

A Level 6 Early Years Qualification (Qualified Teacher Status, Early Years Professional Status or Early Years Teacher Status) is highly desirable for this post. It is essential that you have Level 2 qualifications in Maths and English and at least 2 years experience working with pre-school children.

Ratcliffe College Recruitment Pack – Early Years Lead Practitioner Aug 2025