Nursery Lead

Bulford St Leonards; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Bulford St Leonard’s Church of England Primary School seeks a motivated Nursery Lead to deliver high-quality education and care in its nursery provision. The role includes managing a team, planning activities, and ensuring a nurturing environment for children's development. This is a wonderful opportunity for an enthusiastic Early Years Professional, with a commitment to children's welfare and a passion for active learning.

Benefits

Opportunities for training and progression

Support from Acorn Education Trust

Induction procedure support

Qualifications

• Must have relevant Level 3 qualification.
• Experience with Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) is essential.
• Current First Aid or willingness to undertake training.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the nursery team.
• Ensure a high-quality learning environment.
• Plan and oversee EYFS activities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Leadership qualities

Flexibility

Self-motivation

Education

Level 3 qualification

Job description

Bulford St Leonard’s Church of England Primary School is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated Nursery Lead to support in the delivery of its nursery provision. This is a wonderful opportunity for a proactive Early Years Professional looking to join a team who are committed to ensuring safe, high-quality education and care for all.

Working Hours: Part Time (34 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 39 weeks per year, includes Teacher Training Days). Required:September 2025.

We are a single form entry primary school, educating children between the ages of 4 and 11 years. Situated in the village of Bulford, Wiltshire, we serve both military and local families and have strong connections with St Leonard’s Church. Supported by our strong Christian ethos, we insist on high standards of behaviour and respectful relationships. Our school is where futures are created and our staff make this a reality by delivering a curriculum based on active learning and real-life, first-hand experiences; helping students prepare for the next stage of their education as well as for their next stage of life. We are part of Acorn Education Trust, which provides exciting opportunities to improve local education and draw on collective experience.

The successful candidate must have a relevant Level 3 qualification, experience of working with the early years foundation stage (EYFS) and will be expected to demonstrate a warm and caring approach with the children. This is a hands-on role, which requires you to be an ambassador for the nursery, including caring for and maintaining a high-quality, learning environment for children as well as overseeing and supporting colleagues in the day-to-day running of the nursery.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a passion for delivering high quality and exciting opportunities for children and supporting them in their learning and development;
• Has strong interpersonal and communication skills and is able to work with a variety of children, staff and parents;
• Has a good knowledge of the EYFS curriculum;
• Has the ability to plan termly/weekly/daily activities from a provided curriculum plan;
• Is able to manage a team of hard-working nursery assistants;
• Has at least a Level 3 qualification;
• Has superb attention to detail and organisational skills;
• Is self-motivated dedicated and consistent;
• Has the ability to deal with new challenging situations;
• Is a strong team player, who can use their own initiative;
• Can demonstrate leadership qualities and share good practice;
• Has a positive and flexible attitude;
• Can observe and record a child’s progress as well as plan exciting and stimulating activities for the EYFS;
• Has a current First Aid or is prepared to undertake training.

We can offer the successful candidate:

• An ambitious and vibrant place to work, with enthusiastic children and staff who are passionate about learning;
• A workplace where everyone feels valued and supported;
• Opportunities for training and progression;
• The support of Acorn Education Trust, with excellent opportunities to work with experienced colleagues;
• A supportive and clearly defined induction procedure.

For information about this role, including a full Job Description and Person Specification, please read our Applicant Information Pack. If you have any additional questions, please contact the school admin office: 01980-632309.

Closing Date: Friday 27th June 2025 at 12pm

Interview Date: Tuesday 1st July 2025

Please note: while the closing date for applications has been set, we reserve the right to interview and appoint a suitable candidate upon receipt of an exceptional application. Therefore, we would encourage prompt application for this position.

Bulford St Leonards Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.