Nursery Room Lead

Advantage Schools; Sandy; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Laburnum Primary School is seeking an experienced Nursery Room Leader to join our EYFS team. You will lead the room, ensure a safe and nurturing environment, and work with the EYFS lead to meet children’s educational and emotional needs.

The role requires an NVQ Level 3 in childcare and Education, at least two years’ experience with children in educational settings, planning activities in line with EYFS, and strong IT skills including CPOMs. Paediatric First Aid is preferred.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in childcare and Education is required.
• A minimum of two years’ experience with children, preferably in education or nursery.
• Knowledge of planning and development of activities in line with EYFS.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft packages, MIS and CPOMs.
• Ability to communicate effectively face to face, on the telephone and in writing.
• Paediatric First Aid (or willingness to acquire).

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day management of the room in liaison with the EYFS lead.
• Ensure a high-quality, safe and nurturing environment that meets educational, developmental and emotional needs.
• Promote the aims, values and high standards of the Nursery.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding and Ofsted requirements.
• Build strong partnerships with parents/carers and encourage engagement.
• Lead and motivate the Nursery team and promote a professional working environment.
• Handle safeguarding in the room and liaise with the DSL and external agencies when required.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Safeguarding knowledge

Planning and development

Education

NVQ Level 3 in childcare and Education

Tools

MIS CPOMs

Microsoft packages

Job description

Laburnum Primary School is an exceptional primary school that offers a warm, welcoming, and nurturing learning environment for children aged 2-11. We are a school that is dedicated to providing an outstanding education to every child. Our lovely students, hardworking teachers, and supportive parents create a community that is committed to excellence in all areas of education

Due to the expansion of our Nursery, we are looking for an experienced and creative Nursery Room Leader to join our team and play a key role in motivating and inspiring young learners aged 2-4 years. You will be working alongside an experienced and supportive EYFS Lead to ensure a high-quality, safe and nurturing environment that meets children’s educational, developmental and emotional needs

Here at Laburnum Primary School, we are passionate about inspiring young minds and ensuring that in everything we do, we are making a positive impact on our pupils’ lives. We believe in pro-actively supporting pupils to successfully achieve high standards of conduct, resulting in very high expectations, and a calm and consistent learning environment where pupils feel safe, valued and can thrive. We think this makes for a warm and happy school, where teachers can teach and pupils can learn, but moreover enables us to give pupils the foundations they need to lead happy and fulfilling lives.

Key Duties

• To lead the day-to-day management of the room in liaison with the EYFS lead.
• To ensure a high-quality, safe and nurturing environment that meets children’s educational, developmental and emotional needs.
• To promote the aims, values and high standards of the Nursery.
• To ensure compliance with relevant legislation, safeguarding and Ofsted requirements.
• To build strong partnerships with parents/carers, encouraging engagement and involvement.
• Lead, support and motivate the Nursery team, promoting a positive and professional working environment.
• Take responsibility for safeguarding within the room, acting on concerns in line with policy and liaising with the DSL and external agencies when required
• Further duties are listed in the Job Description detailed in the Recruitment Booklet.

JOB SPECIFICS

Start date: 1st January 2027

Salary: AS 5-7 FTE £25,893 - £26,712 dependent on experience, plus annual allowance of £500 FTE.

Actual pro rata salary £22,014-£22,710 dependent on experience, plus pro rata annual allowance of £425.

Contract: Fixed Term until 21st July 2027, Full Time, Term Time plus INSET days, 39 weeks per year, 36.25 hours per week, Monday-Friday 8:15am-4pm (30-minute lunch break)

The Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint a suitable candidate before the deadline date.

Safeguarding

The safeguarding and welfare of children is paramount, and all our staff share this view. Applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding and child protection checks including with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

The successful candidate will haveNVQ Level 3 in childcare and EducationA minimum of two years’ experience of working with children preferably within an education or nursery setting working as a Level 3Knowledge of planning and development of educational activities in line with the EYFS curriculumGood IT skills, including previous use of Microsoft packages, MIS and CPOMsAbility to communicate effectively and confidently face to face, on the telephone and in writingCurrent Paediatric First Aid or willingness to acquire Paediatric First AidAbility to be a strong team player who not only leads by example, but also enjoys working as part of a team and inspiring and motivating others