Senior Early Years Educator Level 3

Senior Early Years Practitioner Level 3

Location: Les Enfants Private Nursery, Darwen

Reporting to: Area Lead / Nursery Manager

Qualification Required: Full and relevant Level 3 in Early Years

Ready to Lead Through Practice?

Are you ready to move beyond "doing the job" and into leading practice through example?

At Les Enfants Private Nursery, part of The Ark Experience, our Senior Practitioner is more than an experienced educator. They are a role model, a mentor, and a champion of high quality early years provision. This is the role where everything you have learned truly comes to life.

About Us

Set in a beautiful Victorian building with extensive gardens and outdoor spaces, Les Enfants provides a nurturing, inspiring environment where children flourish. Our approach is holistic, child centred and rooted in meaningful experiences, including our Forest School programme.

We Believe In

• Warm, responsive relationships
• High quality interactions
• Curiosity led learning
• Outdoor exploration
• Reflective practice
• A strong, united team culture

What Makes This Role Different?

As a Senior Practitioner, you will:

• Model outstanding practice in the room every day
• Lead by example, demonstrating high quality interactions and purposeful provision
• Support and mentor other practitioners, particularly apprentices and newer staff
• Help embed our curriculum and company ethos consistently across the setting
• Take responsibility for maintaining high standards of learning environments
• Contribute to planning, assessment and next steps at a deeper, more analytical level
• Work closely with the Manager and Area Lead to drive quality improvement

You will not just follow policy. You will help bring it to life.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver inspiring, engaging learning experiences aligned with the EYFS
• Ensure high quality teaching and learning across your room
• Monitor children's progress and support staff in identifying next steps
• Promote inclusive practice and strong partnership with parents
• Champion outdoor learning and Forest School principles
• Support room organisation, routines and daily leadership
• Contribute to reflective practice and continuous improvement

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• Has a genuine passion for Early Years
• Is confident leading practice within a room
• Can mentor and support colleagues positively
• Understands child development deeply and can apply theory to practice
• Communicates clearly and builds strong parent partnerships
• Is committed to professional development
• Embodies warmth, professionalism and integrity

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Ongoing CPD and leadership development
• Career progression within The Ark Experience
• Supportive management structure
• A values driven, child centred working environment

Benefits

• Childcare discount
• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• On-site parking

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Schedule: 8 hour shift, Monday to Friday

Setting: Day Nursery