TO START IN SEPTEMBER 2025

Lead Educator’s Job Description
(Level 3 or above in relevent childcare or education qualification)
Be kind, caring and inspirational.
Take responsibility for your space and those around you.

Role Brief

• You are responsible for overseeing the delivery of excellent care and education to the children in your space
• You are responsible for the continuity of provision and day to day running of the space
• You are expected to hold yourself to the highest professional standard and be a good role model for children
• You must manage your time effectively, so all deadlines are met
• You will maintain effective, professional channels of communication with our team, parents and outside agencies where appropriate
• You promote the high standards of the nursery at all times to parents, staff and visitors.
• You must ensure you help to create an excellent working environment for all team members
• You must be aware of and act in accordance with current legislation, good practice, nursery policies and procedures
• You are responsible for all administrative duties associated with being a Lead Educator
• You must not ‘walk past’ practice you wish to highlight/question. For better or worse, do not leave it unsaid and raise concerns to your manager or give praise to your colleague(s)
• You must have a clean and up to date DBS certificate

Line manager:
Nursery Manager/Pedagogical Lead/TeacherBenefits

• You are responsible for overseeing the delivery of excellent care and education to the children in your space
• You are responsible for the continuity of provision and day to day running of the space
• You are expected to hold yourself to the highest professional standard and be a good role model for children
• You must manage your time effectively, so all deadlines are met
• You will maintain effective, professional channels of communication with our team, parents and outside agencies where appropriate
• You promote the high standards of the nursery at all times to parents, staff and visitors.
• You must ensure you help to create an excellent working environment for all team members
• You must be aware of and act in accordance with current legislation, good practice, nursery policies and procedures
• You are responsible for all administrative duties associated with being a Lead Educator
• You must not ‘walk past’ practice you wish to highlight/question. For better or worse, do not leave it unsaid and raise concerns to your manager or give praise to your colleague(s)
• You must have a clean and up to date DBS certificat