Earl Years Lead Practitioner

The Canterbury Academy Trust · Canterbury, South East

Earl Years Lead Practitioner at The Canterbury Academy Trust, based in Canterbury, South East. This is a permanent role.

Salary
Competitive
Location
Canterbury, South East
Contract
Permanent
Posted
4 hours ago
Closes
16 Oct 2026
Sector
Nursery Practitioner

Reference 5f8b3437200e3e0c9a99ef7029b211d12d1d7086

About the role

Are you an inspiring early years professional looking to take the next step in your career?

We’re looking for a passionate and dedicated Early Years lead practitioner to join our friendly team and help lead our high-quality early years provision.

About the Role

As lead practitioner you will be responsible for ensuring the highest standards of care, learning, and safeguarding, to fulfil legal and statutory requirements and supervise staff on a daily basis. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact on children’s early learning experiences while developing your leadership skills.

What You’ll Do

  1. Lead and support staff within your room.
  2. Deliver and uphold outstanding early years practice in line with the EYFS.
  3. Ensure a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment.
  4. Build positive relationships with children, families, and the community.
  5. Be responsible for planning, assessment, and monitoring children’s progress.
  6. Be responsible for maintaining systems for observation and record keeping
  7. Supervise children and staff.

What We’re Looking For

  1. Level 3 Early Years Qualification (minimum)
  2. Experience within an Early years setting.
  3. Experience of working with children from 3months-4years.
  4. Strong knowledge of EYFS and safeguarding.
  5. Confident, warm, and professional communicator.
  6. A team player with excellent leadership and organisational skills.
  7. Passionate about providing outstanding early education.

What We Offer

  1. Ongoing professional development and training.
  2. Supportive leadership and a welcoming team culture.
  3. Career progression opportunities.

If you’re enthusiastic, committed, and ready to inspire young learners, we’d love to hear from you!

Reference: 5f8b3437200e3e0c9a99ef7029b211d12d1d7086 · Posted 4 hours ago · Closes 16 Oct 2026 · Listed via The Canterbury Academy Trust

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