Level 5 Early Years Leader

Ready to lead a nursery where children and staff can thrive?

We're working with a welcoming nursery in Gateshead that's looking for an experienced Level 5 Early Years Leader to join their dedicated team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who's passionate about Early Years, enjoys supporting others to be their best and wants to play a key role in creating an inspiring environment for children to learn and grow.

You'll lead by example, helping to shape high-quality practice while creating a positive, supportive culture where children, families and colleagues feel valued every day.

What will your day look like?

Every day brings something different, and that's what makes this role so rewarding.

Your day could include:

• Leading and supporting a team of Early Years Practitioners, helping them grow in confidence and deliver outstanding care.

• Creating engaging learning opportunities that inspire children's curiosity, creativity and independence.

• Supporting children's learning and development through observations, planning and meaningful play experiences.

• Building strong relationships with families, offering guidance and celebrating every milestone together.

• Ensuring the nursery provides a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment where every child can thrive.

• Working closely with senior leaders to maintain high standards across the setting and support continuous improvement.

• Mentoring colleagues, sharing best practice and helping to create a positive, collaborative team culture.

Most importantly, you'll help create a nursery where children feel safe, happy and excited to learn, while leading a team that's proud of the difference they make every day.

We're looking for someone who:

✔ Holds a Level 5 qualification in Early Years or Childcare.

✔ Has experience leading or supervising within an Early Years setting.

✔ Has a strong understanding of the EYFS framework and safeguarding requirements.

✔ Is passionate about developing others and creating a positive team environment.

✔ Builds strong relationships with children, families and colleagues.

✔ Leads with confidence, kindness and a genuine love for Early Years education.

Why join Protocol Education?

• Weekly pay through PAYE, with no umbrella companies.

• FREE access to our online CPD Academy to support your continued professional development.

• A dedicated consultant who'll support you throughout your journey.

• Opportunities with welcoming nurseries across Gateshead and the surrounding area.

• Flexible opportunities to suit your career goals.

• Refer a Friend scheme with fantastic rewards.

If you're ready to take the next step in your Early Years career and lead a nursery team where every day makes a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and let Protocol Education help you find a leadership role where you can inspire children, support your team and truly make your mark.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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