Early Years Professional/ Teacher
At a glance
- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Part-time, Job share
- Posted
- 08/09/2026
- Closes
- 22/09/2026
Sponsorship verdict
This contract type is not eligible for Skilled Worker sponsorship.
NHS Trusts cannot issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for part-time, bank, locum, zero-hours, job-share or short fixed-term (under 12 months) contracts under current Home Office rules. This applies even when the wider Trust holds a Skilled Worker licence.
Role summary
This role is for an Early Years Professional/Teacher to support the Nursery Manager in the day-to-day running of the nursery. You will ensure high-quality care and education in line with EYFS and Ofsted requirements. The position involves leading, mentoring, and supporting the nursery team, fostering a positive culture, and collaborating with families and external agencies to support child development. You will also help prepare the nursery for Ofsted inspections.
Key responsibilities
- Support the Nursery Manager in the day-to-day running of the nursery.
- Ensure the delivery of high-quality care and education in line with EYFS and Ofsted requirements.
- Lead, mentor, and support the nursery team, promoting a positive and professional culture.
- Collaborate with families and external agencies to support child development and wellbeing.
- Ensure the nursery is always prepared for Ofsted inspections.
Essential criteria
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Desirable criteria
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Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 5 at £29,970 – £36,483 a year, across England.
This advert: £32,073 – £39,043 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Leeds Teaching Hospitals
Early Years Professional/ Teacher
The closing date is 22 September 2026
Job summary
Must be at least a level 3 qualified in a UK recognised early years qualification with a recognised level 5 early years qualification/ teacher status.
Youll be responsible for supporting the Nursery Manager in the day-to-day running of the nursery, ensuring the delivery of high-quality care and education in line with the EYFS, Ofsted requirements, and the nurserys policies and procedures.
Youll play a large part in helping to lead, mentor, and support the nursery team , promoting a positive, collaborative, and professional culture while ensuring staff development and performance are maintained to a high standard.
Youll help the manager to collaborate with a range of individuals, building strong, trusting relationships with families and external agencies, supporting each childs development and wellbeing, and ensuring the nursery is always prepared for Ofsted inspections.
Excellent understanding of EYFS.
Extensive knowledge of safeguarding children.
Have experience at managing day care settings with knowledge of all Ofsted Welfare Requirements for children and inspection procedures
Youll have experience supporting team members to achieve good outcomes of Ofsted inspections, Quality Assurance Schemes, Local Authority initiatives.
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