Lead Early Years Practitioner

Lead Early Years Practitioner - Independent Prep School, North London

Contract: Full Time/Permanent

Start Date: September 2025

Location: Camden, North London

Salary: £30-39K.

Connaught Education are currently working with an independent prep school in Camden, who are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Lead Early Years Practitioner for a September start. Please see further details about the role.

This is a key leadership position within the nursery team. You will:

• Oversee the delivery of high-quality early years education for children aged 2-5
• Lead curriculum planning and implementation, ensuring learning experiences are creative, stimulating, and inclusive
• Monitor children's development and ensure teaching strategies meet the needs of all learners
• Collaborate with the Head and Deputy Head and work closely with families and external agencies
• Support and mentor staff, ensuring a strong and reflective early years team

Key Requirements

• A relevant qualification (EYTS, QTS with EYFS specialism, or equivalent graduate-level early years qualification)
• Extensive experience working with children aged 2-5
• A proven track record of leading early years teams
• Deep knowledge of the EYFS, safeguarding practices, and quality learning environments
• The ability to make accurate assessments and plan effectively for individual children
• A proactive, flexible and collaborative approach

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Early Years leader to join a forward-thinking, supportive school that champions personal and professional development.

If this role is of interest to you, we would welcome your application. For further information, please contact or call .

Connaught Education is a trading brand of Connaught Resourcing and operates as an Employment Business and an Employment Agency. We are a committed equal opportunities employer who respect and value cultural diversity. We are committed to supporting the welfare of children and young people. In support of current Safeguarding legislation we will carry out background checks and an Enhanced DBS Disclosure as part of our recruitment and selection procedures.