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Early Years Practitioner - Leeds Employer: Veritas Education Location: Leeds

Veritas Education is delighted to partner with an exceptional Montessori nursery in Leeds, offering an exciting opportunity for Early Years Practitioners to join a nurturing, high-quality environment that truly values its staff and families.

This unique Montessori nursery is renowned for its holistic approach to early years education, combining a child-led learning philosophy with a focus on wellbeing, creativity, and exploration. Children benefit from organic, nutritious meals and a variety of additional activities, including football and rugby, designed to support both physical development and teamwork skills. The nursery's thoughtfully designed spaces, indoor and outdoor, inspire curiosity, independence, and a lifelong love of learning.

We welcome applications from qualified practitioners (Level 2 or Level 3) as well as unqualified candidates with relevant childcare experience and a passion for Montessori education. Flexible working arrangements, including full-time, part-time, or bespoke schedules, are available.

The Role

As an Early Years Practitioner, you will play a key role in supporting children's development and wellbeing while contributing to a warm, engaging, and inspiring Montessori environment. You will help children feel secure, confident, and excited to explore, learn, and grow.

Key Responsibilities

• Support child-led, play-based learning experiences both indoors and outdoors
• Promote children's emotional, social, and physical development
• Contribute to observations, learning journeys, and progress reports
• Build strong, trusting relationships with children, colleagues, and families
• Collaborate with parents to meet each child's individual needs
• Follow safeguarding procedures and maintain the highest standards of care

What We're Looking For

• Level 2/3 Early Years qualification or relevant childcare experience (unqualified candidates considered)
• A warm, caring, and patient approach
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset
• Genuine passion for supporting young children's learning and wellbeing
• Basic understanding of EYFS and safeguarding, or willingness to learn

What's on Offer

• Flexible working options to suit your lifestyle
• Competitive pay rates
• Opportunity to work in a Montessori nursery with a child-centered, values-led ethos
• Organic meals for children and enrichment activities such as football and rugby
• Supportive leadership team prioritising staff wellbeing
• Professional development and ongoing training opportunities
• Friendly, inclusive, and welcoming team environment

If you are looking for a role where you can make a meaningful impact in children's lives while working in a Montessori setting that celebrates curiosity, kindness, and holistic development, we would love to hear from you.

To apply or find out more, please contact BHeacock@veritas-education.com

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

• All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview

Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'