Early Years Practitioner

Lady Lane Park School and Nursery – Bingley

Inspire curiosity. Nurture confidence. Shape the very first steps of a child’s learning journey.

Lady Lane Park School and Nursery is seeking an enthusiastic, caring and dependable Early Years Practitioner to join our dedicated team at our ‘Excellent’ rated independent school in Bingley.

Working with children aged 2–4 years, you will play a key role in supporting our youngest learners as they begin their educational journey. Through engaging activities, creative play and thoughtful guidance, you will help children develop socially, emotionally and cognitively within a nurturing and stimulating environment.

If you are passionate about early childhood education and enjoy creating magical learning experiences for young children, we would love to hear from you.

About Lady Lane Park School

Lady Lane Park School is a thriving co-educational independent school for pupils aged 2–11 years, located in Bingley, West Yorkshire.

Rated ‘Excellent’ in all areas by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), the school provides a broad and balanced curriculum within a warm, nurturing environment where every child is encouraged to flourish academically, socially and personally.

Our small class sizes, exceptional pastoral care and engaging learning experiences ensure that children develop confidence, curiosity and a lifelong love of learning. Pupils leave Lady Lane exceptionally well prepared for the next stage of their education, progressing to leading secondary schools.

Lady Lane is not only a fantastic place for children to learn — it is also a wonderful place to work. We are proud of our supportive, collaborative culture where staff are valued and encouraged to develop professionally.

About the Role

Contract type: Full-time, permanent, all year round

Working hours: On shifts from Monday – Friday either between 7:30am – 4:30pm or 9:00am – 6:00pm.

Salary: £26000 per annum

Start date: Immediate start available

Your main responsibilities will include:

Supporting the learning and development of children aged 2–4 years through engaging activities and structured play.
Creating a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment where children feel confident to explore and learn.
Planning and delivering age-appropriate learning experiences in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.
Encouraging children’s social, emotional, cognitive and physical development.
Observing and recording children’s progress and supporting their individual learning journeys.
Building strong, positive relationships with children, parents and carers.
Working collaboratively with colleagues to maintain a positive and inclusive nursery environment.
Supporting the school’s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

About You: We are looking for someone who:

Holds, or is willing to work towards, a Level 3 qualification in Early Years / Childcare.
Has previous experience working within a nursery or early years setting.
Has a genuine passion for early childhood education and child development.
Is creative, enthusiastic and able to turn everyday moments into engaging learning opportunities.
Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Is caring, patient and able to build strong relationships with young children.
Works well as part of a team and contributes positively to the school community.
Demonstrates a strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Why Choose Us?

At Lady Lane Park School, we are committed to creating an environment where both children and staff flourish. When you join our team, you will benefit from:

Competitive remuneration package
Company pension scheme
Company sick pay
Life assurance worth three times your annual salary
Free lunch provided
Refer-a-friend scheme with financial reward
Wellbeing and wellness programme
Ongoing training and professional development
A collaborative, friendly and supportive working environment

To find out more about this role, please read our Job Description.

If this sounds like the role for you, we would love to hear from you!

How to Apply

To apply for this role, please fill out our Application Form and return this to recruitment@alphaschools.co.uk along with your CV.

Please also fill out our form below and a member of our Recruitment Team will be in contact with you shortly.

We look forward to welcoming you to Lady Lane Park School.

Lady Lane Park School and Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants for ALL jobs will undergo appropriate child-protection screening including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to enhanced level, costs are covered by the company. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.