Lead Early Years Practitioner — Inspire & Develop Young Minds

Bs3community; Bristol; On-site; GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A local charity-run nursery in Bristol is seeking a compassionate and experienced Lead Early Years Practitioner. The successful candidate will lead a team, ensuring a secure and enriching environment for children under two. This full-time position offers a £30,866.88 annual salary and includes benefits like subsidised childcare and ongoing training opportunities. Ideal candidates will hold a minimum Level 3 qualification with over 2 years’ experience in early education. Closing date for applications is January 22, 2026.

Benefits

Subsidised childcare

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience with children under 5.
• Hold or be willing to attend Paediatric First Aid training.
• Experience in leading a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage own team in the nursery.
• Work closely with families and internal Early Years team.
• Develop a caring environment for children under 2.

Skills

Leading on supervision

Family engagement

Safeguarding awareness

Qualified Level 3

Education

Recognised Level 3 qualification or QTS

Job description

A local charity-run nursery in Bristol is seeking a compassionate and experienced Lead Early Years Practitioner. The successful candidate will lead a team, ensuring a secure and enriching environment for children under two. This full-time position offers a £30,866.88 annual salary and includes benefits like subsidised childcare and ongoing training opportunities. Ideal candidates will hold a minimum Level 3 qualification with over 2 years’ experience in early education. Closing date for applications is January 22, 2026.