Early Years Lead Practitioner

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Early Years Lead Practitioner Location: London, GB Date: 19 Jul 2026 ROLE SUMMARY: Parson’s Green Nursery is an independent nursery dedicated to providing exceptional early childhood education in a warm, family-oriented environment. Our experienced team nurtures each child’s unique talents and fosters confidence, curiosity, and a love of learning from the very start. With a strong focus on individual development, we encourage children to explore their interests, express themselves freely, and build essential skills for their future. Our supportive approach, combined with a rich and engaging curriculum, lays the foundation for academic and personal success. At Parson’s Green Nursery, every child is valued, supported, and inspired to reach their full potential. We are now looking for a Room Lead to join the team. The nursery is split across two locations in Parsons Green: 22 Cortayne Road SW6 3QA and 630 Fulham Road, SW6 5RS. The working hours are 40 hours per week and can be done over four days or five days. OUR BENEFITS: * Competitive salary (£35,000 - £42,000 depending on experience) * Flexible working (4 days or 5 days to suit your schedule) * 38 Paid days off per year (including bank holidays). * Christmas closure * Staff bonus Scheme (£1000 after passing probation and an extra £1000 after completing one years service) * Regular training days 3 times a year. We close the nursery for three days a year to deliver current training to our team and ensure our team are unskilled regularly. * Funded DBS, First Aid and Safeguarding. * Staff loyalty bonuses including travel allowances and wellbeing allowances that increase with each year of service * Access to Unlimited online training courses. * Funding agreements for additional qualifications. * Friday Lunches catered by a local restaurant. * Staff Outings and Events, including bonding events, Christmas parties. Catered training events. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: * To be accountable for the delivery of high quality inclusive early education, which is responsive to the needs of children and their families. * To lead practice within the classroom. * To monitor systems of assessment, recording and reporting on the progress in children’s development and learning * To ensure that all practitioners understand the principles and content of the Early Years Foundation Stage and know how to put them into practice. * To ensure that practitioners have high expectations of all children and demonstrate commitment to ensuring that they can achieve their full potential. * To ensure that the service delivery is maintained within current legislative requirements including the Safeguarding and Welfare Requirements, Health and Safety and Safeguarding and the Learning and Development Requirements. * To contribute to the work of a multi-professional team and, where appropriate, coordinate and implement agreed programmes and interventions on a day-to-day basis. THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE: * Recognised Early Years teaching qualification. * Strong previous experience working with children aged 2–5 in an Early Years or nursery setting. * Understanding of child development and early years pedagogy, including knowledge of EYFS, Reggio Emilia, or equivalent frameworks. * Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with children, parents, and colleagues. * Strong classroom management, organisation, and planning skills with a focus on high-quality learning outcomes. * A passionate, child-centred approach with the ability to inspire curiosity, creativity, and a love of learning. * A reflective and adaptable mindset, committed to continuous improvement and professional growth. SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT: Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. J-18808-Ljbffr