Head of School - Robert Owen Nursery School

Royal Borough of Greenwich; London; On-site; GBP 73,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Head of School role at a maintained nursery school in Greenwich is available. Candidates passionate about early years education, with strong leadership skills, are encouraged to apply for this permanent, full-time position starting in January 2026. The school is committed to high-quality teaching and reflection on practices, ensuring the best outcomes for children.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Purpose-built facilities

Inclusive community

Qualifications

• Experienced early years leader with a passion for education.
• Proven track record of improving child well-being and progress.
• Ability to inspire and guide teaching staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day management of the nursery school.
• Ensure the success and well-being of young children.
• Collaborate closely with the Executive Headteacher.

Skills

Leadership

Early Years Education

Collaboration

Motivation

Continuous Improvement

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

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Permanent

Start Date:

January 2026, or sooner where available

Closing Date:

Tuesday 8th July 2025 at 12 noon

Interviews:

Monday 14th and Tuesday 15th July

This is a wonderful opportunity for an excellent early years leader to become the Head of School of our large, outstanding maintained nursery school from January 2026, or sooner where available. Working closely with our Executive Headteacher, the Head of School will be responsible for the day to day leadership and management of the nursery and will play a key role in ensuring its continued success.

Robert Owen Nursery School

Head of School

Salary: L11-L17 (£73,225 - £83,236)

Employer: Robert Owen Nursery School

Location: Greenwich

Contract Type: Full-time

Contract Term: Permanent

Start Date: January 2026, or sooner where available

Closing Date: Tuesday 8th July 2025 at 12 noon

Interviews: Monday 14th and Tuesday 15th July

This is a wonderful opportunity for an excellent early years leader to become the Head of School of our large, outstanding maintained nursery school from January 2026, or sooner where available. Working closely with our Executive Headteacher, the Head of School will be responsible for the day to day leadership and management of the nursery and will play a key role in ensuring its continued success.

Set in the heart of Greenwich, Robert Owen delivers high-quality education to children aged two, three and four years. Inclusive and nurturing, we have been serving our richly diverse community of local children and families for many years. Ambitious for all our children, we engage them in play-based learning and empower them to become confident, independent and resilient learners.

You will -

• Be an excellent leader and teacher with high aspirations for all children
• Have a passion for and strong understanding of Early Years education
• Have a proven track record of ensuring the well-being and progress of young children
• Be committed to collaborative working and able to inspire, motivate and guide others, impacting on the quality of teaching and learning
• Be resourceful and reflective, committed to continuous improvement
  
  
  

We can offer you -

• A great opportunity to play a key role in the leadership of our maintained nursery school and make a difference for our fabulous children
• An inclusive and richly diverse community
• A purpose-built setting designed for young children with a wonderful garden in the heart of Greenwich
• A commitment to your own professional development and opportunities for you to work alongside experienced leaders within our small federation and local partnership group
• An exciting and dynamic curriculum
• A great location with strong transport links
  
  
  

In this leadership role, you will work closely with the Executive Headteacher to implement our ambitious vision for the future. We look forward to hearing from candidates who are passionate about early years education, are excited about leadership in a maintained nursery school, and are keen to work with our committed staff team and governing body.

Visits to the school are warmly encouraged. To arrange a visit or talk with the Executive Headteacher, please telephone: [phone] or email the Interim School Business Manager at [e-mail].

Robert Owen is committed to ensuring that our school community practises anti-racist behaviours and has a culture that values equality and diversity.

We are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. Our commitment is underpinned by robust processes and procedures that seek to minimise risk and continuously promote a culture of safeguarding amongst our workforce. All posts within the school are subject to an enhanced DBS check. An online search will be conducted on all shortlisted candidates in line with KCSIE guidelines. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of gender, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation or age.

For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Kat Moult; [e-mail] 020 8858 0529

If you require any assistance in viewing or accessing this opportunity, please contact [e-mail] or call 020-8921-8977

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