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Job Title: Senior Early Years Practitioner
Location: Crawley
Working Pattern: Permanent, Full-Time
Salary: £32,250
The Opportunity
Are you a passionate Early Years practitioner who believes in the power of curiosity-led learning? We are partnering with a high-quality day nursery in Crawley that is looking for a dedicated Room Leader to champion creative pedagogy from this June. This is a brilliant opportunity for a reflective professional who wants to escape rigid, box-ticking routines and instead inspire a room through child-led discovery, creative environments, and exceptional care standards.
About the Setting
This Crawley nursery is a "gold standard" environment where a curiosity-led educational philosophy is at the absolute heart of everything they do. Overseen by a passionate, hands-on owner, the setting offers purposeful and stimulating spaces that encourage children to explore. The nursery is highly accessible, featuring on-site parking and situated a flat 15-20 minute walk from Three Bridges and Crawley railway stations.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
- Leadership & Mentorship: Provide daily guidance to your room team, conducting peer observations and leading 1:1 sessions to identify training needs and maintain high standards.
- Curriculum & Pedagogy: Oversee all planning and provision, ensuring a "curiosity approach" is taken to provide age-appropriate, stimulating activities for every child.
- Operational Excellence: Effectively deploy staff and resources to ensure statutory ratios are maintained and the room runs seamlessly.
- Safeguarding & Health: Act as a vigilant protector for all children, ensuring strict adherence to safeguarding procedures, daily risk assessments, and health and safety policies.
- Parental Partnership: Build and maintain relationships of trust with families, managing the "EY Log" for observations and providing professional, warm feedback on child development.
What We Are Looking For
- Qualifications: You must hold a full and relevant Level 3 qualification (Level 4 or above is highly desirable).
- Experience: Proven experience in a senior or Room Leader capacity, with a track record of excellent practice and team supervision.
- Characteristics: A creative, reflective leader and a professional role model who can implement new ideas and foster a collaborative team culture.
- Transport/Commute: Ideally suited for candidates based in Crawley or those within a comfortable commute of Three Bridges/Crawley stations.
Safeguarding & Compliance
This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check. Candidates must provide a full CV history with all gaps accounted for and possess the right to work in the UK. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; as such, two professional references will be required prior to placement.
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