EYFS Lead Practitioner

Sfet; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Leatherhead is seeking an EYFS Lead Practitioner to support children’s learning within a nurturing environment. This role provides an exciting opportunity for a qualified Early Years professional to join a forward-thinking Trust and contribute to high-quality educational practices. Ideal candidates should have strong interpersonal skills and a passion for nurturing children's development. The position is for 32.5 hours a week during term time, offering a supportive team environment and potential career progression in teaching.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in Early Years required.
• Strong interpersonal skills necessary.
• Enthusiastic team player with a nurturing attitude.

Responsibilities

• Support children’s learning and development.
• Nurture children through high-quality interactions.
• Contribute to high-quality practice across EYFS.

Skills

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Nurturing care

Education

Graduate or equivalent

Job description

* EYFS Lead PractitionerNEW# EYFS Lead PractitionerEmployerLocation: Leatherhead, SurreyContract Type: PermanentHours: Term TimeSalary: £21,029 per annum (£27,789 FTE)Posted: 23rd January 2026Start Date: To Be ConfirmedExpires: 6th March 2026 11:59 PMContract Type: PermanentStart Date: To Be ConfirmedJob ID: 1531103Job Reference: EYFSL2026GBSStart Date: To Be Confirmed* Contract Type :Permanent* Job ID: 1531103* Share :We are seeking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic EYFS Lead Practitioner with Level 3 to join our team within our Early Years provision.Due to growth this is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Early Years professional to work within an outstanding school and forward-thinking Trust, contributing to the continued development of high-quality practice across the EYFS.Working closely with class teachers and the wider Early Years team, the successful candidate will support children’s learning and development through nurturing care, high-quality interactions, and engaging provision in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage framework.**This position is working Monday to Friday, 32.5 hours a week across 38 weeks a year (term time only)**Great Bookham School is part of South Farnham Educational Trust - a multi-academy trust which currently consists of eleven schools. We also have an associate member of the Trust - St Mary's C of E (Aided) Infant School. Our thriving School Centred Initial Teacher Training establishment (SCITT) is an outstanding, innovative, well-established and highly respected provider of Primary and Secondary Initial Teacher Training. It has over 100 trainees and from September 2021 South Farnham School was awarded Teaching School Hub status.The ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic, kind team player and would also suit a graduate (or equivalent) who may be interested in pursuing a career in teaching at a future date and would like to gain school experience. The position requires good interpersonal skills and a strong desire to develop and support children in all areas of school life.**Please note that we may chose to interview strong candidates on receipt of their forms so early application is advised.**Tours are warmly welcome, just get in touch with the school to arrange a suitable time.South Farnham Educational Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment to this post will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:Great Bookham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.### Great Bookham SchoolPart of### South Farnham Educational Trust