2 Year-Old Lead
Overview
Job Title: 2 Year-Old Lead
Salary: £23,696 - £28,531 per annum
Terms: Term Time + Training week
Hours: 37h per week (Monday to Friday)
Start Date: September 2025
Purpose of the job: To lead our 2-Year-Old provision, planning, assessing and shaping an inspiring learning environment. To support and lead the team to provide a high standard of care and education, ensuring excellent foundations for our pupils.
Key Duties & Requirements
- Lead our 2-Year-Old provision, planning, assessing, and shaping an inspiring learning environment.
- Support and lead the team to provide a high standard of care and education.
- Understand and adhere to the requirements of the statutory EYFS Framework.
- Collaborate with the EYFS Assistant Headteacher and Nursery Teacher to revise policies, regulations, and practices.
- Work with teachers to enhance children's learning and development.
- Promote improvement of the setting through observation, staff development, and ongoing review of practice.
- Evaluate the care and safety of the setting, especially for children at risk of significant harm.
- Oversee the development, implementation, and evaluation of specific plans and activities to meet individual needs of children, including those with specific learning difficulties.
- Manage relationships with parents and carers, supporting the care and development of young children.
- Complete 2-Year-Old Checks and write observations to decide developmental next steps for children.
- Promote children's speaking and listening skills, wellbeing, and self-regulation.
Requirements:
- Full and relevant Level 3 EYFS qualification.
- Experience working with 2-year-olds and some leadership experience within early years.
- Strong knowledge of child development and effective teaching strategies.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
Salary & Benefits
Salary: £23,696 - £28,531 per annum
- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Nurturing Work Environment: Benefit from on-site nurseries available during school terms and 52-week private nurseries at preferential rates.
- Extended Care Options: Enjoy access to our out-of-school and holiday clubs, also offered at discounted rates.
- Professional Growth: Embark on a journey of personal development with bespoke opportunities and comprehensive access to the Schoot CPD package.
- Technological Advancement: Experience our dynamic digital strategy, including 1-1 iPads for both pupils and staff.
- Dedicated Support: Rely on our on-site Trust HR and full-time IT support teams, dedicated to your needs.
- Strong Leadership: Be part of a team backed by committed Directors and Governors, and a leadership that values your workload and well-being.
- Inspiring Students: Teach pupils who are well-behaved, eager to learn, and who find joy and calm in their school life.
- A Family Ethos: Join a community that cherishes individual talent, empowering everyone to achieve their best.
Location
Tonge Moor Academy
Brierwood
Bolton
Greater Manchester
BL2 2PF
Supporting documents
Deadline and how to apply
How to Apply: Interested candidates are invited to forward their completed application form to vacancies@thequillcofetrust.org
Closing date: 13th June 2025
Interviews: 16th June 2025
Job reference: 2 Year-Old Lead