Lead Nursery Nurse
St Paul's Church of England Primary School, London, SE17 3DT14 days remaining to apply
Closing date
13 March 2026 at 3pm
Date listed
27 February 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 35 Hours term time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Southwark Grade 4, Points 6 (£31,530 FTE) to 13 (34,863)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications
- Level 3 qualification in Childcare / Early Years (or equivalent)
- Relevant safeguarding and paediatric first aid training (or willingness to undertake)
Desirable Qualifications
- Level 4 or higher qualification in Early Years
- Leadership or mentoring training
Essential Experience
- Significant experience working within an EYFS/nursery setting
- Experience of supporting children’s learning through play‑based approaches
- Experience of working as a key person
- Experience of supporting or leading other staff
Skills and Knowledge
- Secure knowledge of the EYFS framework and child development
- Strong behaviour management and inclusive practice skills
- Ability to lead, motivate, and support a team
- Strong communication skills with children, staff, and families
- Ability to observe, assess, and plan for children’s next steps
Personal Qualities
- Warm, caring, and child‑centred approach
- High expectations for children’s learning and behaviour
- Flexible, proactive, and reflective practitioner
- Committed to safeguarding and equality of opportunity
- Willingness to engage in professional development
What the school offers its staff
We Offer
- A supportive and collaborative staff team
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression
- A nurturing environment where children and staff are valued
- The opportunity to make a real difference in children’s early learning experiences
Further information about the job
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 St Paul's Church of England Primary School
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 161 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- St Paul's Church of England Primary School website
- Email address
- people.team@sdbemat.org
Arranging a visit to St Paul's Church of England Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email people.team@sdbemat.org.
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