Early Years Preschool Lead (Maternity Cover)
📍 Location: Helmsley, North Yorkshire
💰 Pay: £130 to £200 per day
📆 Start Date: 13th April
🕒 Hours: Full time
📄 Contract: Long term

🚨 Apply Today for an Easter Start
We are working with a warm and welcoming primary school in Helmsley who need a confident and experienced Preschool Lead to step in from April. This is a time sensitive opportunity, ideal for someone ready to secure a role for the summer term.
If you are passionate about Early Years and ready to take the lead in a nurturing preschool environment, this role offers the chance to make a real impact from day one.

About the Role
You will lead the preschool provision, creating a safe, engaging and inspiring environment where young children can thrive. This is a key role within the school, offering both responsibility and the chance to shape early learning experiences during a crucial stage of development.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, age appropriate activities
• Lead daily routines and maintain a well organised, safe setting
• Build strong relationships with children, parents and staff
• Supervise indoor and outdoor play with a focus on safety
• Track and assess development, keeping accurate records
• Lead group activities that support creativity and early learning
• Work closely with colleagues to deliver a strong Early Years curriculum

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status is essential
• PGCE, BA in Education or equivalent
• Experience in Early Years, nursery or preschool settings
• Strong understanding of child development
• A nurturing, proactive and enthusiastic approach
• Enhanced DBS or willingness to obtain one

What We Offer

• Competitive daily pay via PAYE
• Long term opportunities across North Yorkshire
• Access to CPD, training and safeguarding updates
• Pension contributions
• Referral bonus scheme

Why Work With Us
We are a market leading, Yorkshire based education recruitment agency, providing specialist support to schools across the region. We match teachers, teaching assistants, SEN teaching assistants and a wide range of education professionals to the right roles, while offering ongoing support, CPD and enriching opportunities for both staff and pupils.

📧 Apply now to secure your Easter start: education@castle-employment.co.uk