Nursery - Early Years Practitioner
Job description
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Lead Practitioner - Pre-School Setting
- Location: Plymouth
- Job Type: Full-time/part time temp
- Salary: Dependant on experience and qualifications
Reed Education Plymouth is excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Early Years professional to join a well-established and nurturing nursery as a Lead Practitioner for their pre-school room. This role is ideal for someone looking to leverage their skills and passion in a leadership position that significantly impacts children's wellbeing, development, and curiosity.
Day-to-day of the role:
- Guide and support the pre-school team to maintain high-quality practice.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of a rich and engaging curriculum.
- Work closely with the nursery leadership team to ensure the provision meets the needs of every child.
- Foster strong relationships with families and the wider community.
- Create a warm, inclusive, and stimulating environment where children can explore, learn, and grow through play and meaningful experiences.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Must hold a full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification.
- Desirable qualifications include Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS), or a full and relevant Level 6 Early Years qualification.
- A sound understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
- A reflective approach to practice.
- A genuine passion for supporting children’s learning and development.
Benefits:
- Opportunity to work in a nurturing environment focused on personal growth and professional development.
- Engage with a dynamic team dedicated to creating impactful learning experiences.
- Supportive community and a chance to make a significant impact in early childhood education.
How to Apply:
Apply today with a covering letter detailing experience.
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⭐ Highlight your Level 3 Early Years qualification prominently as this is explicitly required for the Lead Practitioner role
📊 Quantify your leadership experience: 'Led team of 4 practitioners, improving EYFS outcomes for 28 pre-school children'
🌐 Emphasise your EYFS knowledge and curriculum development experience as these are central to the role
🎯 Showcase any additional qualifications like QTS or EYTS as these are specifically mentioned as desirable
🤝 Demonstrate your reflective practice approach with concrete examples of how you've improved provision
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- •Led EYFS curriculum implementation across 3 pre-school rooms, improving school readiness outcomes for 85% of children transitioning to reception
- •Mentored team of 5 Early Years practitioners in observation techniques, resulting in 40% improvement in assessment quality ratings
- •Developed inclusive play-based learning programmes for 24 pre-school children, including 6 with additional needs, achieving 95% parent satisfaction scores
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Dear Hiring Manager,
Reed Education's Lead Practitioner position perfectly aligns with my EYFS expertise and passion for pre-school leadership. My Level 3 Early Years qualification and hands-on experience in curriculum development make me well-suited to guide your pre-school team whilst fostering children's learning through meaningful play experiences.
My background in early years education has equipped me with the reflective practice approach and relationship-building skills essential for this leadership role. I understand the importance of creating inclusive environments where every child can thrive, and I'm experienced in working collaboratively with families and wider communities to support children's development.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›How do you implement the EYFS framework in daily practice?
- ›Describe your approach to curriculum planning for pre-school children
- ›How do you conduct meaningful observations and assessments?
- ›What strategies do you use for inclusive practice with diverse learners?
- ›How do you ensure safeguarding procedures are followed consistently?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time you led a team through a challenging situation
- ›Describe how you've built strong relationships with parents and families
- ›Give an example of when you've had to reflect on and change your practice
- ›How do you handle conflicts within your team?
- ›Describe a time when you made a significant impact on a child's development
STAR answer examples
Model answers using the Situation-Task-Action-Result framework. Adapt to your own experience.
Tell me about a time you led a team through a challenging situation
Give an example of when you've had to reflect on and change your practice