Nursery Lead Practitioner

Salary/Rate:£177 - £240 per day
Job type:Part time
Town/City:Maidenhead
County:Berkshire
Sector:Primary
Branch:Maidenhead
Job ref:RB-221
Post Date:June 10, 2026
Scroll

Meet Our Recruiter

Rose Bradbury
Rose Bradbury
Senior Primary Consultant - Bucks & Berks

About the Role

Supply Hive is supporting a welcoming primary school in Maidenhead who is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Nursery Lead Practitioner to join their Early Years team. This is a full-time position starting as soon as possible and continuing into the new academic year.

The successful candidate will be passionate about early childhood education and committed to providing a nurturing, engaging, and stimulating learning environment that supports every child’s development.

Responsibilities:

🟢Plan, deliver, and assess high-quality teaching and learning in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.
🟢Create a safe, caring, and inclusive classroom environment that supports children’s emotional, social, and educational development.
🟢Observe, assess, and track pupil progress, maintaining accurate records and using assessments to inform planning.
🟢Build positive relationships with pupils, parents/carers, and colleagues.
🟢Work collaboratively with teaching assistants and the wider Early Years team.
🟢Support children’s personal care needs where appropriate.
 
Requirements:
 
✅Holds a Level 6 Early Years qualification, EYTS, EYPS or QTS or equivalent full and relevant qualification. 
✅Strong knowledge and understanding of the EYFS framework.
✅A caring, patient, and enthusiastic approach to teaching young children.
✅Right to work in the UK.
✅DBS on the update service or willingness to obtain a new one.
 
At Supply Hive, safeguarding is a top priority. All candidates undergo enhanced DBS checks and safeguarding measures to ensure the well-being of students. We offer full assistance to make sure everything is in place before you start.

If you carry out a long-term Class Teacher role with Supply Hive, you will be paid to your MPS.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role as well as the Right to Work in the UK. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay.

Ready to Make a Difference?
If you’re excited to support the next generation of learners and make a real impact in the classroom, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today.

More jobs from this recruiter

View All

Nursery Lead Practitioner

Maidenhead
Berkshire
£177 - £240 per day
Supply Hive is supporting a welcoming primary school in Maidenhead who is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Nursery Lead Practitioner to join their Early Years team. This is a full-time position starting as soon as possible and continuing into

3 day SENCO

Slough
Berkshire
£177 - £240 per day
Supply Hive is working with a friendly and inclusive primary school in Slough who are seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable SENCO to join their team 3 days a week starting in September 2026.   The successful candidate will work closely with staf

Teaching Assistant

Denham
Berkshire
£95 per day
Supply Hive is working with a welcoming primary school who are seeking a proactive and committed general class based Teaching Assistant to join their team as soon as possible. This role involves supporting the class teacher in delivering high-qualit

KS1 AM Teaching Assistant (Part time)

Windsor
Berkshire
£51 per day
We’re seeking a caring and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to support a KS1 class at a welcoming primary school in Windsor. This is a morning-only role (8:30am–12:00pm). You’ll be a key support in the classroom, helping children settle into