Nursery Leader

Zero2Five Early Years Recruitment; Ledston; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

8 bank holidays

All-year-round position

Job summary

Zero2Five Early Years Recruitment is seeking a Nursery Leader for a Leeds nursery. The role leads a dedicated team, champions play-based learning and EYFS, and drives safeguarding and inclusion.

You’ll manage operations, budgets and occupancy while building strong relationships with families and the wider community. The successful candidate will hold a degree-level qualification and have proven leadership in an early years or similar setting.

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification and proven leadership in early years or equivalent.
• Experience leading a nursery or similar educational setting.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding and SEND provisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a dedicated nursery team.
• Champion high-quality, play-based learning and EYFS.
• Drive safeguarding, inclusion and SEND provision.
• Build strong relationships with families and the local community.
• Oversee nursery operations, budgets and occupancy.
• Bring energy, vision and a passion for every child’s development.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding

Budget management

Community engagement

Education

Degree-level qualification in Early Years

Job description

Nursery Leader

Leeds | Full-Time | £51,773 per annum

Ready to lead, inspire and make a real difference?

Zero2Five is looking for an experienced, passionate Nursery Leader to take the lead at a fantastic community-focused nursery in Leeds!

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious early years professional to shape an inspiring, inclusive setting where children, families and staff can truly thrive.

What’s on offer?

• £51,773 salary (Leadership Scale L1)
• 30 days’ annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
• Full-time, all-year-round position
• The opportunity to make a genuine impact within a diverse local community
• A chance to lead, develop a team and shape outstanding early years practice

What we’re looking for

We’re keen to hear from confident early years leaders who can:

• Lead and inspire a dedicated nursery team
• Champion high-quality, play-based learning and the EYFS
• Drive safeguarding, inclusion and SEND provision
• Build strong relationships with families and the wider community
• Oversee nursery operations, budgets and occupancy
• Bring energy, vision and a passion for helping every child thrive

You’ll need a relevant degree-level qualification and proven leadership and management experience within early years or a comparable educational setting.

Closing date: 25th November at 5pm

Please note: Enhanced DBS and pre-employment checks apply. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Visa sponsorship is not available.