70 early years lead jobs found

Interim Head of School (EYFS) Location: Westminster, North West London Salary: Up to Leadership Scale Contract: Interim - September 2026 to July 2027 Start Date: September 2026 SANZA Teaching Agency are working in partnership with a warm, nurturing and highly inclusive EYFS school in Westminster who are seeking an experienced and ambitious Interim Head of School to join them from September 2026 through to July 2027. This is an exciting opportunity for an established EYFS Leader, Assistant Headteacher or Deputy Headteacher ready to take the next step into senior leadership within a supportive and child-centred environment. The school are particularly keen to hear from candidates with strong EYFS expertise and a passion for inclusive practice, with SEND experience highly desirable. The school itself is a small, community-focused setting with low pupil numbers, allowing staff to build meaningful relationships with children and families and provide a truly personalised approach...

Junior Delivery Manager (Web & App) is required by well known and iconic global brand. eCommerce, QSR environment. OUTSIDE IR35 Role Overview They are seeking a Delivery Manager to drive execution excellence across their global digital platform, supporting web and mobile app experiences in Canada and Europe. This role is responsible for end-to-end delivery execution across the Canada and Europe teams, ensuring that product strategy is translated into high-quality, predictable delivery outcomes. You will operate at the centre of planning, execution, and coordination, managing dependencies across markets, teams, and platforms. Core Competencies Execution Excellence: Drives predictability, accountability, and delivery quality Structured Thinking: Breaks down complex initiatives into actionable plans Risk Management: Anticipates and mitigates delivery risks early Operational Discipline: Establishes scalable, repeatable delivery processes Key Responsibilities 1. Intake...

Senior Civil, Structural & Architectural (CSA) Designer Cumbria | Hybrid Working (1-2 Days Per Week at Westlakes) £41-£45 per hour | Inside IR35 Long-Term Contract | Security Clearance Required Help Shape the Future of One of the UK's Most Important Nuclear Sites Are you an experienced Senior Civil, Structural & Architectural (CSA) Designer looking to work on a project that will safeguard critical infrastructure for decades to come? We're recruiting for an exciting opportunity to join a major programme at Sellafield, supporting the refurbishment of Building B314-a strategically important facility that provides welfare and access to the active areas of the site. This is your chance to contribute to a project that will extend the life of a key operational asset well into the next century. If you enjoy solving complex engineering challenges, leading multidisciplinary teams, and delivering projects in highly regulated environments, we'd love to hear from you. The...

Help shape young lives while taking the next step in your leadership career. Imagine being part of a team that makes a lasting difference every single day. Our client is a leading ethical childcare provider, dedicated to giving children the very best start in life. With nurseries across the UK and a strong commitment to investing in both people and environments, they have built a reputation for delivering exceptional early years education and care. As Deputy Nursery Manager, you'll play a vital role in supporting the Nursery Manager with the day-to-day running of a busy, thriving nursery. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced early years professional who is passionate about delivering outstanding care, developing high-performing teams, and creating an environment where children can flourish. Working closely with the Nursery Manager, you'll help lead and motivate the team, ensuring the highest standards of care, education, safeguarding, and compliance are...

About Us Connect2Dorset is a managed service agency owned by Dorset Council providing temporary, contract and interim opportunities into the Council. Our service is built on our values of ethical, trustworthy, and caring, and our profits are returned to our Local Authority shareholders. We are proud that Dorset Council is a rated Outstanding authority by Ofsted for our work with children, young people and families. This reflects our strong commitment to high‑quality, child‑centred practice and the positive culture we've built across our services. Leading national change The Families First Partnership (FFP) Programme sets out a major national reform of family support and child protection in England, aiming to shift the support towards earlier, more joined up help for families. Dorset was selected as a national Pathfinder local authority for the Families First for Children programme, placing us at the forefront of developing new ways of working with children, families, and...

About Us Connect2Dorset Supporting social workers to make a real difference for children and families in Dorset Connect2Dorset is a managed service agency owned by Dorset Council, offering temporary, contract and interim opportunities within the Council. Our work is guided by strong values ethical practice, trust, and genuine care and every penny of our profit goes back into supporting our Local Authority communities. We're proud that Dorset Council is rated Outstanding by Ofsted for our services for children, young people and families. This reflects our commitment to high-quality, child‑centred work, strong leadership, and a culture where practitioners feel supported to do their best work. Leading Meaningful National Change Dorset is at the forefront of innovation. As a national Pathfinder for the Families First for Children (FFC) Programme, we are helping shape the future of family support and child protection in England. This reform focuses on delivering earlier, more...

HLTA JOB ADVERT Job Title: HLTA Teacher  Location: Sheffield  Start Date: September Start  Salary: £110 - £140 per day  Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant ready to take the next step in your career as a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant? Do you have a strong understanding of the Key Stage 2 curriculum and a passion for helping pupils achieve their full potential? Are you confident leading learning, supporting pupils with SEND, and delivering engaging lessons within a primary classroom? If so, TeacherActive would love to hear from you! TeacherActive is currently recruiting for a confident and enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school. This can be a temporary or long-term opportunity with the potential to become a permanent position for the right candidate. We are looking for a proactive HLTA who is passionate about supporting pupils' learning and development, particularly within Key Stage 2. The successful candidate will be...

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) Full Time | Term Time Only Location: Wandsworth, South West London September Start A highly successful and welcoming primary school in Wandsworth is seeking an experienced and motivated Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join their dedicated early years team . This is an excellent opportunity for a confident HLTA looking to take the next step in their career within a creative, high-achieving and supportive school environment. The school is well regarded for its strong community ethos, excellent behaviour standards and commitment to delivering high-quality teaching and learning. Staff benefit from a collaborative leadership team, ongoing professional development and a positive working culture. The successful candidate will: Confidently lead whole-class learning when required Have experience with Early Years (Nursery or Reception) Support high standards of teaching, learning and pupil progress Deliver targeted interventions and small...

About the role We'recurrently looking for an ambitious and enthusiastic Cutover Lead to join our Transformation teamon a Fixed Term Contract basis(Hybrid/On-site asrequiredduring cutover periods) The role provides project management delivery to create a coordinated cutover plan across the various areas of the programme, covering Data, Technical and Business streams.It is responsible for the end-to-end management of the cutover plan, ensuring seamless transition from project delivery to business-as-usual operations. Main responsibilities In this roleyou’ll Establish an overall approach and project plans to ensure the 3 major streams of work (Data, Technical, Business) can be delivered in the desired cutover window Define and obtain agreement on the principles for cutover Oversee/Create the Data, Technical and Business plans for cutover Develop comprehensive cutover runbooks, checklists and decision logs Map dependencies across all workstreams and identify critical path...

Exciting Opportunities for ECTs Across Tameside Borough Kick‑start your teaching career with Tradewind Recruitment - the perfect partner for Early Career Teachers eager to gain hands‑on experience in welcoming, well‑supported primary schools across Tameside Borough. You've graduated. You're motivated. You're ready to teach. Now you just need the right school to help you thrive. Tradewind opens the door to a wide range of local placements that match your ethos, your strengths, and your preferred key stage - whether that's EYFS, KS1 or KS2. Why ECTs Choose Tradewind Local school placements - discover settings right on your doorstep Experience across key stages - build confidence and find your teaching niche Supportive mentors - guidance from experienced consultants who understand your journey, many of whom have been teachers previously Long‑term opportunities - many placements lead to extended roles or even permanent positions where inductions are also supported Flexible working...

Tradewind Recruitment - Immediate / Ongoing Level 3 Early Years Educator EYFS (Nursery & Reception) · Barnet, Outer London · Full-time or Part-time Salary £22,000 - £26,000 (pro rata) Pay structure Weekly PAYE only Start date Immediate / Ongoing Are you a qualified Level 3 Early Years Educator with a genuine passion for the foundation years? Join a warm, well-established EYFS team in Barnet where your expertise, creativity and commitment to child development will be valued every single day. About the role Tradewind Recruitment is working with welcoming, well-resourced primary schools across Barnet to find experienced Level 3 Early Years Educators for immediate and ongoing placements in Nursery and Reception settings. Roles are available on a full-time or part-time basis. As a Level 3 Early Years Educator, you will plan and deliver stimulating, play-based learning experiences in line with the EYFS statutory framework, supporting children's development across all...

Freelance Senior Quantity Surveyor based in Northampton The Senior Quantity Surveyor will support the Project Director in delivering a new build student accommodation (£20m mainly Pre-Fabrication project with some traditional on site works already underway), ensuring effective cost control, procurement strategy, and commercial management across all stages of the project lifecycle. Senior Quantity Surveyors key responsibilities Commercial & Cost Management • Prepare and manage project budgets, cost plans, and forecasts • Undertake cost reporting with clear variance analysis • Manage cash flow forecasting and cost value reconciliation (CVR) as required • Track and control project expenditure against approved budgets Procurement • Lead the procurement of subcontract packages from pre-tender to award • Prepare tender documentation, pricing schedules, and scopes of work • Analyse tenders and make commercial recommendations • Negotiate terms with subcontractors and...

My client is seeking an experienced Freelance Quantity Surveyor to support the Project Director in the delivery of a £20m Industrial project. The role will focus on effective cost control, procurement, and commercial management across all stages of the project lifecycle. Key Responsibilities Commercial & Cost Management Prepare and manage project budgets, cost plans, and financial forecasts Produce detailed cost reports with variance analysis Manage cash flow forecasting and Cost Value Reconciliation (CVR) Monitor and control project expenditure against approved budgets Procurement Lead procurement of subcontract packages from pre-tender through to award Prepare tender documentation, pricing schedules, and scopes of work Analyse tender returns and provide commercial recommendations Negotiate with subcontractors and suppliers to secure best value Ensure procurement aligns with overall project strategy and programme Contract Administration (JCT) Administer contracts...

Nursery Teacher - Maternity Cover Location: Roehampton, SW15 Start Date: September Contract: Full-time | Maternity Cover Salary: MPS (dependent on experience) A welcoming and nurturing mainstream primary school in Roehampton is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Nursery Teacher to join their Early Years team on a full-time maternity cover contract from September. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a supportive school community that places a strong emphasis on providing high-quality early years education. The successful candidate will lead a well-established Nursery class, creating an engaging, stimulating, and nurturing environment where children can flourish during the earliest stages of their education. The school has a collaborative Early Years team, supportive leadership, and a strong commitment to ensuring every child achieves their full potential. The School Offers: A well-resourced and welcoming Nursery setting A supportive and approachable Senior...

System Engineer/ITEA Overview We are looking for a hands-on Systems Verification / RF Test Engineer to support the test, integration, and acceptance of airborne radio communication systems. This is a practical, delivery-focused role for someone who can organise and drive their own work, keep a tight grip on progress and issues, and collaborate effectively with internal teams, suppliers, and customers to deliver high-quality outcomes with minimal rework. Key Responsibilities Lead physical and functional integration and verification activities for an Air Radio Communications System Write and maintain functional test procedures at sub-system and system level Execute testing in line with agreed procedures, refining procedures to improve efficiency and repeatability Maintain a clear, organised view of test progress, issues, risks, dependencies, and next actions Operate RF laboratory test equipment (desirable), such as: signal generators, spectrum analysers, oscilloscopes, noise...

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) Full Time | Term Time Only Location: Wandsworth, South West London June Start A highly successful and welcoming primary school in Wandsworth is seeking an experienced and motivated Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join their dedicated early years team . This is an excellent opportunity for a confident HLTA looking to take the next step in their career within a creative, high-achieving and supportive school environment. The school is well regarded for its strong community ethos, excellent behaviour standards and commitment to delivering high-quality teaching and learning. Staff benefit from a collaborative leadership team, ongoing professional development and a positive working culture. The successful candidate will: Confidently lead whole-class learning when required Have experience with Early Years (Nursery or Reception) Support high standards of teaching, learning and pupil progress Deliver targeted interventions and small group...

Job Title: Early Years TA Location: East Ham Start Date: September Salary: £90 - £105 per day Are you an Early Years TA who can create a safe, welcoming and engaging environment for young children? Do you have experience supporting children across EYFS within a primary school setting? Can you plan and lead creative activities that support children’s language, numeracy and social development? TeacherActive is proud to be working with a primary school based in East Ham, who are looking to appoint an Early Years TA. The successful applicant will be supporting across EYFS, helping children feel safe, happy and confident within their learning environment. The school is looking to take on an Early Years TA from September on a long-term basis. The successful Early Years TA will support children through creative play, storytelling, singing, child-led learning activities, observations, safeguarding awareness and maintaining a clean and safe nursery environment. The successful Early...

SENCO Start Date: September 2026 Location: Hammersmith Contract: Part-time, 3 days per week Salary: Negotiable, depending on experience About the role and school Are you an experienced SENCO looking for a rewarding part-time opportunity from September 2026? A welcoming and highly regarded early years school in Hammersmith is seeking a passionate SENCO to join its dedicated leadership team for three days per week. This is an exciting opportunity for a knowledgeable SENCO to lead and develop inclusive practice, ensuring every child receives the support they need to thrive both academically and personally. This maintained nursery school has built an outstanding reputation within the local community for delivering exceptional early years education in a nurturing, inclusive environment. The school places relationships at the heart of its ethos and is committed to providing an ambitious curriculum that enables every child to flourish. With experienced leadership, excellent specialist...

Role: Senior Finance Officer - Children's Social Care (Local Government) Location: Hybrid Working, London Borough of Harrow, Forward Drive, Harrow, HA3 8NT Payrate: £29.51 per hour (Umbrella) If you're a seasoned finance professional with a strong track record in Children's Social Care finance and Local Government budgeting, this role puts you right at the heart of one of London's most dynamic boroughs. Harrow is seeking a Senior Finance Officer who can bring expertise, precision, and confidence to a fast paced environment where financial decisions directly impact vulnerable children and families. The Opportunity: You'll play a key role in supporting the Children's Services directorate, providing high quality financial analysis, budget monitoring, forecasting, and strategic advice. This is a hybrid role, giving you the flexibility to split your time between home and the Harrow Civic Centre. Key Responsibilities: Children's Social Care Finance - Lead on budget monitoring,...

Maths Teacher (Years 3-11) - Specialist SEND Setting **Are you ready to make a real difference?** **Aspire People** is recruiting on behalf of a welcoming specialist SEND school for a passionate and creative **Maths Teacher** to join a small, dedicated team, teaching pupils across **Years 3-11**. We welcome applications from experienced teachers, **Early Career Teachers (ECTs)**, and unqualified teachers who are looking to gain a teaching qualification while working with us. This is a highly rewarding opportunity to work in a successful, supportive school with around **50 pupils**, where every member of staff plays a vital role in helping young people achieve their potential. You will plan and deliver engaging Mathematics lessons, adapting the curriculum and assessments to meet a diverse range of needs, including **Cognition and Learning** and **Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)**, while working alongside therapists and a multidisciplinary team to support every pupil's progress....