Head of Daycare The Nest

Portway Primary School, London, E13 0JW

18 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  30 January 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  12 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Head of department or curriculum
  • Other leadership roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years
• Working pattern: Full time: Salary: £48,450 Hours: 50 Working Hours
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Salary: £48,450

What skills and experience we're looking for

What we are looking for

• Level 5 qualification in Early Years Leadership or working towards

• Knowledgeable and Safe: Strong EYFS, safeguarding, and health and safety knowledge.

• Inclusive and Nurturing: Promotes inclusion and builds positive relationships with children and families.

• Collaborative and Skilled: Effective communicator, team player, and confident in record-keeping.

• Professional and Committed: Caring, reliable, adaptable, and dedicated to ongoing development.

What the school offers its staff

What we can offer:

• Competitive Pay and Progression: Attractive salary with clear opportunities for career growth.

• Supportive and Innovative Setting: Work in a nurturing, forward-thinking environment with access to excellent facilities.

• Collaborative Team: Benefit from the guidance of qualified teachers and experienced Early Years practitioners.

• Professional Development: Fully funded training, paid development time, and real progression opportunities.

• Positive Culture: Enjoy termly team socials and continuous investment in your wellbeing and success.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Head of Daycare – The Nest- Daycare at Portway

Salary: £48,450 * negotiable for exceptional candidate

Contract Type: permanent subject to satisfactory probation

Contract Term: 51

Closing date: 30th January 2026

Interviews: W/C: 9th February 2026

Are you a qualified Daycare Manager ready to make a meaningful impact?

Join our exceptional team at The Nest Daycare at Portway, where you’ll provide high-quality care

and learning experiences for children aged 1–4 years, in line with the EYFS framework.

You’ll help create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment where every child can thrive. As

an active member of our Daycare team, you’ll deliver outstanding service to families while supporting the smooth day-to-day running of our thriving Daycare.

Why join us?

This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of The Nest - Daycare at Portway Primary School while working within a supportive, ambitious, and forward-looking Trust. You will play a key role in ensuring continuity, clarity, and excellence as the Daycare grows.

Visits are strongly recommended. When you visit the Daycare, you will see first-hand our excellent

facilities and feel how welcoming The Nest is.

Further information about our school can be found on our website -

thenest.nclservices.net

We welcome early applications and will consider holding interviews before the closing date for strong candidates.

Applicants must be currently residing in the UK and able to demonstrate the right to live and work in the UK.

This is a full-time, all-year-round position in a private Daycare based on the same site as Portway Primary School.

How to apply:

Download the application form and email your completed application to info@thenest.nclservices.net.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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.

About Portway Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 1 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 547 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 1 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Portway Primary School website
• Email address: skye.beaumont@ncltrust.net
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/portway-primary-school

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