Nursery Lead Teacher

I am looking to recruit an experienced Early Year Specialist Teacher to be the interim Nursery Lead Teacher at an 'outstanding' primary school in Stockport.

The position is initially for the Autumn Term and is a four-day week (Monday to Thursday).

A Nursery Lead Teacher in the UK has responsibilities including

leading and managing a team, planning and delivering the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum, and ensuring a high standard of early years education and care.

They also play a crucial role in supporting the professional development of other staff members.

Key Responsibilities :

• Curriculum Delivery :

Planning, implementing, and assessing the EYFS curriculum, ensuring it is engaging and appropriate for all children.

Leading, motivating, and supporting a team of nursery practitioners, providing guidance and supervision.

Supporting the professional development of other staff members through mentoring, coaching, and training.

Ensuring the safety and well-being of all children, adhering to safeguarding policies and procedures.

Building positive relationships with parents and providing regular updates on their child's progress.

Maintaining a safe and healthy learning environment.

Maintaining accurate records of children's learning and development.

Working effectively with other professionals, such as SENCOs, to provide individualised support.

Promoting the nursery's vision and values.

Essential Skills and Qualifications :

A relevant qualification such as QTS, Early Years Professional Status, or Early Years Teacher Status.

Experience of working with children aged 2-5, leading a team, and supporting staff.

A strong understanding of the EYFS framework, child development, and how children learn.

Excellent verbal and writtenmunication skills.

Strong planning, organisational, and time management skills.

The ability to build positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.

The ability to motivate, inspire, and support others.

A thorough understanding of local safeguarding procedures.

In addition to these core responsibilities, some Lead Teacher roles may also involve :

Leading a specific subject area within the nursery.

Supporting the SENCO in meeting the needs of children with special educational needs.

Contributing to school-wide decisions and initiatives.

Mentoring and supporting other teachers and practitioners.

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