Nursery Room Leader

The Smartlist; Northampton; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading independent girls' day school in Northampton is seeking a passionate Nursery Room Leader to support and develop young learners within the EYFS framework. This role includes a commitment to professional development and offers competitive salaries, good transport links, and opportunities for growth. The successful candidate will work part-time across 27.5 hours per week, providing an excellent start to children's educational journeys.

Benefits

Competitive salaries and pay progression

Access to extensive professional development opportunities

Good transport links and free parking

Full training

Qualifications

• Passion for working with Nursery and EYFS aged children (2-4).
• Strong commitment to professional development.
• Ability to inspire pupils and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent support and development for Nursery and EYFS aged children.
• Contribute to further developing teaching and learning ideas.
• Ensure effective communication with staff and children.

Skills

Understanding of EYFS curriculum

Professionalism

Communication

Enthusiasm

Organisational skills

Education

Level three qualification in childcare

Job description

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We are seeking a level three qualified, inspirational Nursery Room Leader to join our team of Nursery and EYFS staff to provide our girls with an excellent start to their educational journey. We are looking for an individual with a passion for working with, supporting and developing Nursery and EYFS aged children (2-4), someone who is professional, caring and full of enthusiasm for working within this setting.

Working patterns can vary between the hours of Nursery opening which is 07:30 - 18:00, with shift patterns either starting at 07:30, or finishing at 18:00 and this vacancy is across 5 days for a total of 27.5 hours per week. We are open to consideration of applications for a job share in this role of 3 days per week with working days for academic year 2025-2026 being Wednesday/Thursday/Fridays.

The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of the EYFS curriculum and a commitment to continuing professional development, as well as being efficient and organised. They will be good communicators who can enthuse and inspire both pupils and colleagues and will have exciting ideas about teaching and learning and the ways in which it can be further developed and encouraged across EYFS.

• Competitive salaries and pay progression
• Access to extensive professional development opportunities
• Good transport links and free parking
• Full training

About the School:

Northampton High School, part of the Girls' Day School Trust (GDST), is an independent girls' day school with a reputation for academic excellence, strong pastoral care and a wide breadth of extra-curricular activity. We offer a Nursery, Junior and Senior School across one site and we are proud to be at the forefront of education for girls and a strong voice in promoting opportunities for young women.

The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included. The GDST is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including online searches and checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Our reference: SE3938

Vacancy: Nursery Room Leader

Location: Northampton
Salary: £14.51-£15.46 per hour

Hours: 27.5 hours per week

Required from: September 2025 (with option to start in August)

Contract: Part-time, full year

National World / Smart Hire are advertising on behalf of Northampton High School.