Job Title: Senior Early Years Practitioner
Location: Crawley
Working Pattern: Permanent, Full:Time
Salary: GBP32,250
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 and 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 and 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 and 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.