Senior Early Years Practitioner

Job Title

Senior Early Years Practitioner

Location

Crawley

Working Pattern

Permanent, Full-Time

Salary

£32,250

The Opportunity

Are you a passionate Early Years practitioner who believes in the power of curiosity-led learning? We are partnering with a high-quality day nursery in Crawley that is looking for a dedicated Room Leader to champion creative pedagogy from this June. This is a brilliant opportunity for a reflective professional who wants to escape rigid, box-ticking routines and instead inspire a room through child-led discovery, creative environments, and exceptional care standards.

About the Setting

This Crawley nursery is a "gold standard" environment where a curiosity-led educational philosophy is at the absolute heart of everything they do. Overseen by a passionate, hands-on owner, the setting offers purposeful and stimulating spaces that encourage children to explore. The nursery is highly accessible, featuring on-site parking and situated a flat 15-20 minute walk from Three Bridges and Crawley railway stations.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

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Leadership & Mentorship

Provide daily guidance to your room team, conducting peer observations and leading 1:1 sessions to identify training needs and maintain high standards.

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Curriculum & Pedagogy

Oversee all planning and provision, ensuring a "curiosity approach" is taken to provide age-appropriate, stimulating activities for every child.

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Operational Excellence

Effectively deploy staff and resources to ensure statutory ratios are maintained and the room runs seamlessly.

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Safeguarding & Health

Act as a vigilant protector for all children, ensuring strict adherence to safeguarding procedures, daily risk assessments, and health and safety policies.

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Parental Partnership

Build and maintain relationships of trust with families, managing the "EY Log" for observations and providing professional, warm feedback on child development.

What We Are Looking For

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Qualifications

You must hold a full and relevant Level 3 qualification (Level 4 or above is highly desirable).

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Experience

Proven experience in a senior or Room Leader capacity, with a track record of excellent practice and team supervision.

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Characteristics

A creative, reflective leader and a professional role model who can implement new ideas and foster a collaborative team culture.

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Transport/Commute

Ideally suited for candidates based in Crawley or those within a comfortable commute of Three Bridges/Crawley stations.