Head of Learning

Responsibilities:

• Promote the social, academic, moral, physical and emotional development of each child within the safe, caring and stimulating environment of the centre.
• Keep the Director/Proprietor up to date with ongoing developments through regular verbal and written communication.
• Initiate, manage, monitor, and evaluate change across the Early Years team (Crèche, Playgroup, Pre-Nursery, Nursery 1 and 2) to continuously improve practice.
• Ensure parents are actively involved in record-keeping, monitoring, and reviewing their child’s progress by promoting strong partnerships with families.
• Oversee the full Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) provision for children aged 3 months to 5 years, ensuring continuity and progression into Primary School.
  
• Ensure equality of provision across the EYFS, including consistent access to resources and high-quality teaching.
• Manage the organisation, maintenance, and provision of materials, resources, equipment, and furnishings, including responsibility for ordering within the allocated budget. 
  
• Act as a full member of the Senior Management Team (SMT), representing the interests of the Crèche, Playgroup, Pre Nursery and Nursery 1 & 2 children, staff and parents. 
  
• Promote and maintain a safe, stimulating, and nurturing Early Years environment, supporting the team in delivering high-quality care and upholding professional standards
  
• Provide professional guidance and practical support within classrooms when required, drawing on personal expertise and experience.
  
• Be responsible for updating all of the Early Years Foundation Stage Policies and Handbooks and Risk Assessments. 
  
• Support the marketing and admissions process by maintaining positive community links, promoting the setting locally, and effectively communicating with prospective families.
  
• Work collaboratively with the Director/Proprietor in the recruitment, deployment, and professional development of staff to maximise individual skills and expertise.
  
• Oversee the observation and assessment of all children, working in a supervisory capacity with EYFS staff to ensure high-quality reporting and accurate tracking of progress.
  
• Remain informed of current Early Years research and best practice through ongoing professional development, training, and engagement with other EYFS settings.
  
• Foster a positive and collaborative team culture, providing training opportunities and identifying and supporting continuous professional development across the Early Years team.

Requirements:

• A minimum of 3–5 years’ experience in a senior or leadership role within an Early Years or EYFS setting (e.g. Head of Early Years, EYFS Lead, Nursery Manager, or equivalent).
• Demonstrable experience in developing, implementing, and reviewing an EYFS curriculum to ensure high-quality learning outcomes and progression.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Education, Child Development, or a closely related field.
• Proven ability to lead, support, and develop Early Years practitioners, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team culture.

How to Apply: Interested candidates should please submit a current CV and a cover letter outlining their suitability for the role to

Application Deadline: Please note that this vacancy may close earlier than the stated closing date. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

Note: Due to the nature of the role and the context in which it operates within our organisational structure, this position is open to female candidates only

The omission of specific duties does not preclude the Director/Proprietor from assigning other responsibilities that are reasonably related to the role.