Are you a qualified Early Years Teacher looking to take your career to the next level? Do you love helping children get ready to step into school education, all whilst focusing on their unique interests? Do you have an infectious passion for the EYFS, and love supporting a wider team to use it as a foundation for learning that children love? Get in touch! Due to our nursery consistently growing, we are looking for a qualified EYT to join our Outstanding team at Muddy Boots Poppleton About the Role As a Learning Lead at Muddy Boots you will: Provide high standards of quality teaching within the preschool, including the environment, resources and experiences offered to children Inspire the preschool team to plan appropriately for children, using the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum for guidance Lead on 'School Readiness' teaching for older preschool children, as well as Early Talk Boost programme Effectively manage EYPP funding. Support the development of good practice concerning Special Educational Needs & Disabilities and Inclusion Be a fantastic role model for outstanding interactions and learning in preschool. Plan and carry out small group activities around communication, maths, phonics and PSED with the oldest children in our preschool room. The kind of person who thrives in the role: Inspire and motivate their team: We love Learning Leads who have an infectious passion for the EYFS, and love supporting the wider team to use it as a foundation for learning that children love Are passionate about creative teaching: We love Learning Leads who provide the highest standards of quality teaching within the Pre-School, focussing on developing the environment, resources and experiences offered to children Love helping children get ready for school: We love Learning Leads that love helping children get ready for school, developing creative programs that mentally and emotionally prepare our older children for the next step in their educational journey. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise For this role, we require you to have: A relevant Early Years Qualification Over 1 year of experience working in an Early Years / Nursery setting (essential) Over 1 year of experience working in a childcare environment (preferred) Muddy Boots is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to ensuring that the terms and conditions of employment for staff and selection processes for potential employees are equitable and non-discriminatory. If you are ready to take your childcare career to the next level, and are ready to join an outstanding team in a growing nursery, apply now! What we offer At Muddy Boots Nurseries, we ensure our team receives a high level of pay and a vast set of benefits & perks. This includes: A full-time role, which is 38 hours per week spread across 4 full days and a set day off each week (part-time hours will also be considered) Pay rate £13.55 - £13.95 per hour (21yrs) Additional holiday days for length of service Access to ‘Wider Wallet’ - granting discounts to supermarkets, large retailers and restaurants Access to our Employee Assistance Programme, which includes free one-to-one counselling, a 24/7 helpline, and an online health portal. 50% staff discount towards childcare fees at Muddy Boots & our Pioneers Out of School Clubs Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption leave & shared parental leave Paid personal training & development Free lunches cooked by our in-house chef & free uniform Free Car Parking & Uniform