Early Years Lead
Core
Lead and support high-quality early years provision, creating a safe environment where children learn and develop through play and activities.
Role type
Early Years Lead (Junior IC)
Builds
Early years learning environment and age-appropriate play-based activities
Domain
Early childhood education and childcare
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Childcare leadership, safeguarding, activity planning, child development support, team mentorship, health and safety compliance
Preferred skills
Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) knowledge, holiday activity planning
Responsibilities
Lead and support the delivery of high-quality early years provision, Plan and deliver age-appropriate activities that support children's learning and development, Support children's individual development, interests and needs, Ensure high standards of safeguarding and child protection are maintained at all times, Support and mentor other team members working within the early years provision, Monitor children's wellbeing and development and communicate any concerns appropriately