Qualified Practitioner
hace 4 días
Leeds
Early Years Practitioner - Leeds \n Employer: Veritas Education\n Location: Leeds\n\nVeritas Education is delighted to partner with an exceptional Montessori nursery in Leeds, offering an exciting opportunity for Early Years Practitioners to join a nurturing, high-quality environment that truly values its staff and families.\n\nThis unique Montessori nursery is renowned for its holistic approach to early years education, combining a child-led learning philosophy with a focus on wellbeing, creativity, and exploration. Children benefit from organic, nutritious meals and a variety of additional activities, including football and rugby, designed to support both physical development and teamwork skills. The nursery's thoughtfully designed spaces, indoor and outdoor, inspire curiosity, independence, and a lifelong love of learning.\n\nWe welcome applications from qualified practitioners (Level 2 or Level 3) as well as unqualified candidates with relevant childcare experience and a passion for Montessori education. Flexible working arrangements, including full-time, part-time, or bespoke schedules, are available.\n\nThe Role\n\nAs an Early Years Practitioner, you will play a key role in supporting children's development and wellbeing while contributing to a warm, engaging, and inspiring Montessori environment. You will help children feel secure, confident, and excited to explore, learn, and grow.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nSupport child-led, play-based learning experiences both indoors and outdoors\nPromote children's emotional, social, and physical development\nContribute to observations, learning journeys, and progress reports\nBuild strong, trusting relationships with children, colleagues, and families\nCollaborate with parents to meet each child's individual needs\nFollow safeguarding procedures and maintain the highest standards of careWhat We're Looking For\n\nLevel 2/3 Early Years qualification or relevant childcare experience (unqualified candidates considered)\nA warm, caring, and patient approach\nStrong communication skills and a collaborative mindset\nGenuine passion for supporting young children's learning and wellbeing\nBasic understanding of EYFS and safeguarding, or willingness to learnWhat's on Offer\n\nFlexible working options to suit your lifestyle\nCompetitive pay rates\nOpportunity to work in a Montessori nursery with a child-centered, values-led ethos\nOrganic meals for children and enrichment activities such as football and rugby\nSupportive leadership team prioritising staff wellbeing\nProfessional development and ongoing training opportunities\nFriendly, inclusive, and welcoming team environmentIf you are looking for a role where you can make a meaningful impact in children's lives while working in a Montessori setting that celebrates curiosity, kindness, and holistic development, we would love to hear from you.\n\nTo apply or find out more, please contact \n\nAPPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION\n\nAll applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy\nYour CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained\nYou must have legal right to work in the UK\nYou must be willing to attend a registration interviewVeritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.\n\nDisclaimer\n\n'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community