Nursery Lead

Garth Hill College; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Garth Hill College is seeking a passionate Nursery Leader to join its early years team at Fox Hill Primary School in Bracknell. The role involves providing high-quality care and education, leading a team, and ensuring that all children thrive in a nurturing environment. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of the EYFS framework and a commitment to child development.

Benefits

Commitment to high-quality CPD

Positive work/life balance

Supportive staff and leadership

Excellent facilities for learners

Qualifications

• Experience as a Nursery Room Leader with strong leadership skills.
• Understanding of the EYFS framework and passion for child development.
• Reflective practitioner keen to grow and develop pedagogy.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care and education in a nurturing environment.
• Lead the running of the Nursery and support children's development.
• Deliver innovative opportunities for children's learning.

Skills

Leadership

Organisational Skills

Empathy

Knowledge of EYFS Framework

Education

Level 3 Qualification in Early Years Education

Job description

• Location: Fox Hill Primary School, Pondmoor Road, Bracknell
• Contract: Permanent
• Working Pattern: Full Time/Term Time
• Hours: 35 hours per week.
• Closing Date: 02/06/2025 at 12:00
• Reference: Pri/25/313776

Are you an experienced Early Years professional ready to take on a leadership role?

We are seeking to appoint passionate and dedicated Nursery Leader to join our inclusive and thriving early years team. You will play a key role in providing high-quality care and education while creating a safe, nurturing, and inspiring environment for the children in your care.

At Fox Hill Primary School, we believe in an education that starts with values and character, and ends with every child succeeding. Our school values are at the core of everything we do and underpin our curriculum and approach.We are an inclusive and welcoming one-form entry school in Easthampstead. We encourage the children to develop their curiosity and self-belief, to enjoy their learning and feel proud of their achievements.

The successful candidate will be committed to ensuring that all children succeed, delivering innovative and exciting opportunities that enable the children to thrive. We are looking for staff who are positive and caring, as well as those who are driven to make a real difference to the lives of the children they work with.

We can offer:
• A fantastic team of hard-working, dedicated and supportive staff, leadership and Governors
• Enthusiastic children who are kind, curious and keen to learn
• An ethos of valuing and caring for all members of our school community
• A school that is committed to high-quality CPD (Continued Professional Development)
• A commitment to positive work/life balance
• Excellent indoor and outdoor space and facilities for all learners.

• Have previous experience as a Nursery Room Leader, with strong leadership and organisational skills?
• Have a solid understanding of the EYFS framework and a genuine vision and passion for supporting children’s development?
• Have a kind and nurturing approach?
• Aim to be a reflective practitioner who is keen to grow and develop their pedagogy?
• Have a level 3 qualification in Early Years Education, or equivalent?
• Have high expectations for both yourself and the children, with an understanding of educating the whole child through a creative and play-based curriculum?
• Possess the organisational and leadership qualities to lead the running of the Nursery?
• Have high levels of empathy, a knowledge of trauma-informed approaches and how to support all children's individual needs?
• Have a desire to inspire, motivate and make a real difference?
• Hold the belief that all children can achieve their full potential?

We warmly welcome you for a tour of the school, as we pride ourselves on our friendly, nurturing school environment. Come and meet our committed team and wonderful children!

Alternatively, please visit our school website www.foxhill.bracknell-forest.sch.uk/ and social media pages.

Closing date: Monday 2nd June 2025 at noon.
Interviews: Applications will be considered upon receipt.

Please contact [e-mail] or telephone [phone] to arrange a visit to the school, or a discussion with the Headteacher and Early Years Leader.

Fox Hill Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Bracknell Forest Council – Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

How to Apply - Only applications received on Bracknell Forest application forms will be considered.

Safeguarding Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/young people. This position requires an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check because it involves contact with (or access to data concerning) children.

Equal Opportunities - We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to providing equality of opportunity to all. Our aim is to treat all employees and prospective employees with integrity, respect and consideration.

Disability - We are a Disability Confident User and as such have made a commitment to guarantee an interview to all applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria of the person specification.

Pre–employment medical check - As a condition of the Offer of Employment, the successful applicant will be asked to complete an Occupational Health questionnaire form.

References - On your application form you will be asked to provide the names and addresses of two people who will provide a reference. At least one must be from your current employer, completed by a suitable person with appropriate authority. We take up references for all shortlisted candidates and wherever possible we like to apply for these prior to interview.

Employment - Any candidates wishing to apply who would require sponsorship can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the role by assessing their circumstances against the relevant criteria.