Nursery Practitioner Lead – Level 6
Location: Winchester
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time and part-time roles available
Salary: £15.16-£18.27 per hour
Start Date: September 2025
Are you an experienced Early Years professional with a deep understanding of child development and a passion for shaping high-quality early education? Are you ready to play a key role in a brand-new, purpose-built nursery provision at the heart of a vibrant school community?
Reed Education Southampton are currently seeking a Level 6 qualified Nursery Practitioner (or equivalent) to help lead a new school-based nursery setting with confidence, creativity, and care. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of something from the very beginning – shaping the provision, embedding routines, and helping to establish a warm, ambitious, and inclusive early learning environment for 3- and 4-year-old children.
What Does the Role Require?
As a skilled and experienced practitioner, you will:
- Lead High-Quality Learning Experiences: Plan and deliver activities aligned with the EYFS curriculum that captivate and inspire young minds.
- Act as a Key Person: Build strong, trusting relationships with a group of children and their families, confidently tracking and supporting their progress.
- Enhance Nursery Provision: Contribute to planning, reflection, and continuous improvement to ensure our nursery remains a beacon of excellence.
- Collaborate Closely: Work hand-in-hand with the Nursery Lead and school team to embed routines, create enabling environments, and ensure every child thrives.
- Champion Safeguarding and Inclusion: Proactively identify individual needs early, working collaboratively with external professionals where appropriate.
- Model Excellence: Share your expertise and support junior colleagues, setting a high standard of practice for others to follow.
What Do You Need for This Position?
What We're Looking For:
- Qualifications: A Level 6 qualification in Early Childhood Studies, EYITT, PGCE (Early Years), or equivalent.
- Knowledge: Strong understanding of the EYFS Framework, child development, and effective pedagogy.
- Experience: Proven experience in a nursery or early years setting, ideally in a leadership or key worker role.
- Attributes: A reflective, resilient, and nurturing practitioner committed to continuous professional development.
- Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and inspire children, families, and colleagues.
- Understanding: Deep knowledge of safeguarding and SEND practices within the early years.
What Can the School Offer You in Return?
- Brand-New Nursery Setting: Thoughtfully designed to promote curiosity, independence, and joy.
- Forward-Thinking Community: A school where your ideas are valued, and your professional voice matters.
- Ongoing CPD and Career Progression: Access to continuous professional development and opportunities to contribute to school-wide EYFS development.
- Collaborative and Inclusive Team: A warm, supportive environment where wellbeing is prioritised.
- Beautiful Outdoor Learning Environments: Carefully planned continuous provision and strong links with Reception and the wider school.
Should you be interested in this position, please click 'Apply now' to forward your CV and a consultant will be in touch!