Qualified Early Years/ Music Lead Teacher (U.K. Residents only)
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Position Overview & Specifications
Best Family Childcare Forest School Nursery are looking to recruit a Qualified Early Years Teacher/ Music lead to join our ambitious, aspirational team. Establish the rhythm and beat of our ethos, lead our nursery band and understand the importance of music for early communication
As an "outstanding" (rated by Ofsted) Early Years provision we are seeking an individual who has passion, determination and drive to share the joy and wonder of life with our children and families. Your day at our Nursery will look like the following:
-->immersive art experiences with our Lead Artillerista
-->working with external professionals including Pet Therapy; and Speech and Language Therapists; as well as local networking opportunities
-->lighting fires, building dens and exploring the local woodland in forest school experiences
-->participating in our creative and unique curriculum
-->spending your days in the great outdoors come rain or shine
The right candidate will be fully supported with their own continuous professional development as they are led by a team of highly skilled professionals.
Requirements:
-->DBS Certificate (Preferably on the Update System)
-->QTS Certificate
-->Experience of working within the Early Years and an enjoyment of music, you may even play your own instrument or be able to tap out a tune on our beautiful piano's
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Graduate
Salary: From £26,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee mentoring programme
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Leeds: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- Bachelor's (required)
Licence/Certification:
- QTS (required)
Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 24/04/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Qualified Early Years/ Music Lead Teacher (U.K. Residents only) roles across Best Family Childcare's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £26,000 - £26,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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