Head of School
Ethelred Nursery School and Children's Centre, London, SE11 6BG17 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
5 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
19 May 2026
Job details
Job role
- Deputy headteacher
- Other leadership roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term - 1 Year
Pay scale
- Leadership Pay Spine L10 - L14 (£74,479 - £81,120)
What skills and experience we're looking for
We wish to appoint a Head of School to start September 2026 at Ethelred Nursery School. This post provides an exciting opportunity to take on a new challenge as Head of School, working alongside the Federation senior leadership team to manage an outstanding nursery school. This post will require an experienced teacher, ideally with senior leadership experience of leading on school improvement, with previous line management responsibilities and a background in SEND.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer:
an opportunity to demonstrate your leadership skills
a supportive leadership team within the federation
working alongside a committed team
an opportunity to be creative, strategic and inspire others
contribute to the remodelling of the school to ensure its sustainability
You will have:
excellent early years practice and knowledge of children’s development from - birth to 5
experience of working closely with families
experience of managing SEND
the ability to inspire and lead a team
relevant knowledge and expertise
a friendly, calm and supportive approach
excellent oral and written communication skills
enthusiasm for continuing your own professional development
Further information about the job
Further information:
Closing date for applications: Midday, Friday 5th June 2026
Shortlisting: Monday 8th June 2026
Interviews: Thursday 18th June 2026
To obtain a recruitment pack including a Job Description and Person Specification, please contact admin@holmewoodnurseryschool.org.uk. You will be expected to complete an application form and attend an interview.
If you would like to arrange a school visit, please call Jacqueline Edwards on 0208 674 2186 to make an appointment.
How to apply:
Please send your completed application form to admin@holmewoodnurseryschool.org.uk.
Lambeth Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and external agencies to share this commitment.
The successful candidate will be asked to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service. Further information about the disclosure can be found at www.gov.uk/dbs. Applicants will be required to declare that they are not a disqualified person under the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2009
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.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Ethelred Nursery School and Children's Centre
- School type
- Local authority maintained schools, ages 2 to 4
- Education phase
- Nursery
- School size
- 91 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 4
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Ethelred Nursery School and Children's Centre website
- Email address
- admin@holmewoodnurseryschool.org.uk
- Phone number
- 0208 674 2186
Ethelred Nursery School is part of the Lambeth Nursery Schools Federation, bringing together five outstanding Nursery Schools and Children’s Centres offering high quality provision for children and their families.
Ethelred is situated right at the heart of the local community offering rich cultural, social and ethnic diversity.
Joining our staff team means you would be supporting the delivery of an innovative and creative early years curriculum and working with a very committed staff team. All staff are offered opportunities for professional development.
There are very good transport links and we are situated close to the Southbank Cultural Quarter, the West End and the City.
Arranging a visit to Ethelred Nursery School and Children's Centre
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@holmewoodnurseryschool.org.uk.
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