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Early Years Professional/ TeacherNHS

Leeds, LS9 7TF Permanent £32,073 to £39,043
Posted 8 September 2026 Closing date 22 September 2026
Leeds Rail Station (1.3 miles, direct) Ingrow West (Keighley & Worth Valley Railway) (16.4 miles, direct) Leeds City Bus Station (0.8 miles, direct)

Job summary

Must be at least a level 3 qualified in a UK recognised early years qualification with a recognised level 5 early years qualification/ teacher status. Youll be responsible for supporting the Nursery Manager in the day-to-day running of the nursery, ensuring the delivery of high-quality care and education in line with the EYFS, Ofsted requirements, and the nurserys policies and procedures. Youll play a large part in helping to lead, mentor, and support the nursery team , promoting a positive, collaborative, and professional culture while ensuring staff development and performance are maintained to a high standard. Youll help the manager to collaborate with a range of individuals, building strong, trusting relationships with families and external agencies, supporting each childs development and wellbeing, and ensuring the nursery is always prepared for Ofsted inspections. Excellent understanding of EYFS. Extensive knowledge of safeguarding children. Have experience at managing day care settings with knowledge of all Ofsted Welfare Requirements for children and inspection procedures Youll have experience supporting team members to achieve good outcomes of Ofsted inspections, Quality Assurance Schemes, Local Authority initiatives.

Main duties of the job

Are you passionate about early years education and eager to make a real difference in the lives of young children? At the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Nurseries, youll be part of a warm, dedicated team providing highquality childcare for the families of Leeds NHS staff. Were now looking for an Early Years professional/ Teacher status to support the Nursery Manager in leading our passionate team at LTHT Nurseries. Were looking for someone whos ready to get stuck in, spark imaginations, and help children thrive.

Job description

For questions about this job, contact:

Lydia Smith Senior Nursery Manager [email protected] 0113 3070684 Shortlisting Date: 18.09.26 Interview Date: 30.09.26

Job Summary

Are you passionate about early years education and eager to make a real difference in the lives of young children? At the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Nurseries, you’ll be part of a warm, dedicated team providing highquality childcare for the families of Leeds NHS staff.

We’re now looking for an Early Years professional/ Teacher status to support the Nursery Manager in leading our passionate team at LTHT Nurseries. We’re looking for someone who’s ready to get stuck in, spark imaginations, and help children thrive.

Why you should join our Team

Inspiring Early Years Environment

Be part of a freeflow play setting that supports curiosity, independence and creativity

Two unique nursery sites caring for 168 children aged 0–5

Open yearround, Monday to Friday, 7am–6pm (excluding Bank Holidays)

Grow Your Career With Us

At Leeds, you’ll have access to ongoing training, development, and progression opportunities

Fantastic LTHT Employee Benefits

27 days' annual leave (pro rata), rising to 33, plus Bank Holidays

Blue Light Card and staff discounts across retail, travel, gyms, holidays and more

Familyfriendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave

Wellbeing support from trained champions and mental health first aiders

Discounted childcare

NHS Pension Scheme

Car lease, cycle to work and childcare schemes

Competitive pay and favourable terms & conditions

If you’re enthusiastic, caring and ready to take the next step in your early years career, we’d love to hear from you. Come and join the LTHT family—where your passion is valued and your development is supported

What you will bring to the role

Must be at least a level 3 qualified in a UK recognised early years qualification with a recognised level 5 early years qualification/ teacher status.

You’ll be responsible for supporting the Nursery Manager in the day-to-day running of the nursery, ensuring the delivery of high-quality care and education in line with the EYFS, Ofsted requirements, and the nursery’s policies and procedures.

You’ll play a large part in helping to lead, mentor, and support the nursery team , promoting a positive, collaborative, and professional culture while ensuring staff development and performance are maintained to a high standard.

You’ll help the manager to collaborate with a range of individuals, building strong, trusting relationships with families and external agencies, supporting each child’s development and wellbeing, and ensuring the nursery is always prepared for Ofsted inspections.

Excellent understanding of EYFS.

Extensive knowledge of safeguarding children.

Have experience at managing day care settings with knowledge of all Ofsted Welfare Requirements for children and inspection procedures

You’ll have experience supporting team members to achieve good outcomes of Ofsted inspections, Quality Assurance Schemes, Local Authority initiatives.

About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust

Our Trust values

The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients.

We are….

Responsible Open and Honest One Team Kind

Our Trust priorities

Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time

Our priorities:

People Improvement and Innovation Partnerships Outcomes

Sponsorship Eligibility

To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.

For questions about this job, contact:

Lydia Smith Senior Nursery Manager [email protected] 0113 3070684 Shortlisting Date: 18.09.26 Interview Date: 30.09.26

Job Summary

Are you passionate about early years education and eager to make a real difference in the lives of young children? At the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Nurseries, you’ll be part of a warm, dedicated team providing highquality childcare for the families of Leeds NHS staff.

We’re now looking for an Early Years professional/ Teacher status to support the Nursery Manager in leading our passionate team at LTHT Nurseries. We’re looking for someone who’s ready to get stuck in, spark imaginations, and help children thrive.

Why you should join our Team

Inspiring Early Years Environment

Be part of a freeflow play setting that supports curiosity, independence and creativity

Two unique nursery sites caring for 168 children aged 0–5

Open yearround, Monday to Friday, 7am–6pm (excluding Bank Holidays)

Grow Your Career With Us

At Leeds, you’ll have access to ongoing training, development, and progression opportunities

Fantastic LTHT Employee Benefits

27 days' annual leave (pro rata), rising to 33, plus Bank Holidays

Blue Light Card and staff discounts across retail, travel, gyms, holidays and more

Familyfriendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave

Wellbeing support from trained champions and mental health first aiders

Discounted childcare

NHS Pension Scheme

Car lease, cycle to work and childcare schemes

Competitive pay and favourable terms & conditions

If you’re enthusiastic, caring and ready to take the next step in your early years career, we’d love to hear from you. Come and join the LTHT family—where your passion is valued and your development is supported

What you will bring to the role

Must be at least a level 3 qualified in a UK recognised early years qualification with a recognised level 5 early years qualification/ teacher status.

You’ll be responsible for supporting the Nursery Manager in the day-to-day running of the nursery, ensuring the delivery of high-quality care and education in line with the EYFS, Ofsted requirements, and the nursery’s policies and procedures.

You’ll play a large part in helping to lead, mentor, and support the nursery team , promoting a positive, collaborative, and professional culture while ensuring staff development and performance are maintained to a high standard.

You’ll help the manager to collaborate with a range of individuals, building strong, trusting relationships with families and external agencies, supporting each child’s development and wellbeing, and ensuring the nursery is always prepared for Ofsted inspections.

Excellent understanding of EYFS.

Extensive knowledge of safeguarding children.

Have experience at managing day care settings with knowledge of all Ofsted Welfare Requirements for children and inspection procedures

You’ll have experience supporting team members to achieve good outcomes of Ofsted inspections, Quality Assurance Schemes, Local Authority initiatives.

About Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust

Our Trust values

The Leeds Way is working together to support each other and deliver the best possible care to patients.

We are….

Responsible Open and Honest One Team Kind

Our Trust priorities

Our purpose: Excellent, safe and sustainable care for every patient every time

Our priorities:

People Improvement and Innovation Partnerships Outcomes

Sponsorship Eligibility

To comply with UK Government regulations on Skilled Worker sponsorship, Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust is unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold concessions set out under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please take this into consideration before submitting your application. Full guidance on these concessions, including details of who may qualify, can be found here.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.

About us

The Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to delivering the highest quality and safest treatment and care to every patient, every time. Our vision is to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care. We will do this through delivery of our multi-year goals and strategic priorities, which you can read about on this page. Central to it all is The Leeds Way our values and behaviours that are at the heart of everything we do.

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