ASSISTANT HEADTEACHER (Early Years/Nursery Lead)
Speenhamland School, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 1NU13 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
30 April 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
17 April 2026
Job details
Job role
- Head of department or curriculum
- Assistant headteacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- L1 to L5
What skills and experience we're looking for
Speenhamland School is seeking to appoint an outstanding and experienced Early Years practitioner to join our Senior Leadership Team with responsibility for leading and developing our Nursery and EYFS provision. This is an excellent opportunity to joinSpeenhamland, an ambitious and forward-thinking school with a clear vision to aspire, challenge and support all members of our community.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead our recently developed, purpose-built Nursery and EYFS environment and to play a key role in shaping the strategic direction of the school.
We are looking to appoint a candidate who:
- is an outstanding EYFS practitioner with a strong track record of impact
- has experience of, or aspiration for, leadership within Early Years
- can lead, inspire and develop a team of staff
- has a secure understanding of the EYFS curriculum and assessment
- has high expectations of behaviour and achievement for all children
- is committed to working in partnership with parents and carers
- will make a positive contribution to the wider school community
Visits to Speenhamland are most welcome. Please call 01635 41077.
Please note that Speenhamland School reserves the right to interview suitable candidates before the closing date.
What the school offers its staff
In return, we offer:
- a purpose-built Nursery and EYFS learning environment
- a supportive and welcoming staff team and governing body
- a strong network within the Newbury Academy Trust
- well-behaved, enthusiastic children
- a comprehensive CPD programme tailored to professional growth
- Access to a free private healthcare package
- Relocation Allowance
- Forest School provision and a strong focus on outdoor learning
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
This School is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Speenhamland School
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 302 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Speenhamland School website
- Email address
- jburgess@speenhamland.newburyacademytrust.org
- Phone number
- 01635 41077
CLASS TEACHERS
One Full Time Permanent Contract and
One Full Time Fixed Term Contract - ideally for EYFS (maternity cover)
Salary range based on experience
Required: September 2024
We are looking to recruit two outstanding class teachers. Speenhamland is an ambitious school with a vision to aspire, challenge and support everyone in our school community. This post will not be suitable for a job share position, however, we welcome applications from ECTs.
Arranging a visit to Speenhamland School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jburgess@speenhamland.newburyacademytrust.org.
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