Nursery Room Leader

GLF Schools; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Lightwater Village School, part of GLF Schools, is seeking a passionate Nursery Room Leader to oversee a nurturing environment for children aged 2-5. The role offers professional development opportunities and requires strong teaching experience, Early Years Level 3 qualification, and dedication to high-quality education.

Benefits

Access to Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working options

Work-life balance policies

Qualifications

• Experience in early years education and management.
• Current paediatric First Aid and Basic food hygiene certification.
• Up to date safeguarding training.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily management of the nursery environment.
• Ensure children aged 2-5 thrive in a caring and stimulating setting.
• Build strong partnerships with parents, carers, and professionals.

Skills

Teaching

Communication

Team Management

Education

Early Years Level 3 qualification

GCSE grade ‘C’ or above in Maths and English

Job description

Are you a passionate and dedicated early years professional looking to take the next step in your career? Lightwater Village School is seeking a Nursery Room Leader to oversee the development and daily management of our nurturing and engaging nursery environment.

In this key role, you will ensure that children aged 2-5 thrive in a safe, caring, and stimulating setting, while building strong partnerships with parents, carers, and professionals. If you are committed to delivering high-quality teaching, implementing best practices, and fostering a love of learning, we would love to hear from you!

What we're looking for:

• Early Years Level 3 qualification
• GCSE grade ‘C’ or above in Maths and English
• Current paediatric First Aid certificate
• Basic food hygiene certificate
• Up to date safeguarding training
• Strong teaching experience in Early Years with a clear understanding of current pedagogy
• Experience working in a nursery or school setting
• Experience managing and working within a team
• Ability to establish and communicate clear standards and expectations
• Ability to manage and develop resources to support child development
• High standard of written and oral communication

About Lightwater Village School

Our School sits within a newly established cluster of Primary schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with , our cluster includes the following other schools; Springfield Primary School, Hammond Junior School, Lightwater Village School, Cordwalles Junior School, Pine Ridge Infant School, Lorraine Infant School .

This is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively with colleagues across this cluster, to share expertise and experience, ensuring all children in our schools receive an excellent education and reach their potential. It also provides opportunities for career progression across the cluster and gives you the chance to further your professional development.

Join the GLF Schools Community

As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.

• A growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 17,000 pupils
• Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
• 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
• We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
• Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education

GLF Schools Employment Offer

GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish

• Access to our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible working options
• Work life and family friendly policies
• Access to a staff benefits portal
• Community and collaboration working model

Please read the attached Join Our Community candidate pack for further information.

The Details

Pay Scale:Specialist Point 1

Hours: Monday to Friday 8am - 4.30pm 40hrs a week(39 weeks incl. INSET)

Closing Date: Friday 27th June at 9.30am

Interview Date: TBC

We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.

Visits to the school from potential candidates are welcomed. Please contact the school office if you would like to make an appointment to visit the school.

GLF Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

As a Trust, we are happy to discuss flexible working opportunities. GLF Schools recognises and celebrates the diversity of its schools and their communities. There is a shared commitment across the Trust to develop further a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated, and individuals are treated equitably and fairly and feel a sense of belonging. We strive for an inclusive environment where staff, children and students are comfortable to express their own identity, should they wish, in which diversity and inclusion is of mutual benefit for everyone in our schools. We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups including those based on ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.

We also reserve the right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date.

Please be advised that references may be requested on receipt of your application. Please state if you wish this to be delayed until shortlisting/interviews have taken place.