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Nursery Lead

Benyon Primary School, South Ockendon, Essex, RM15 6PG

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Job start date
14 April 2026
Closing date
5 March 2026 at 3pm
Date listed
11 February 2026

Job details

Job role: Teacher
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage: Early years
Working pattern: Full time: 8am - 4pm Monday - Friday
Contract type: Permanent
Pay scale: TLW 4- 10

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a valuable new Nursery Lead to join our EYFS team: a fantastic opportunity for someone who is genuinely motivated by the desire to make a positive difference to pupils’ lives. 

We require a passionate and committed individual who is an enthusiastic, calm person who will be able to support pupils’ learning and development in collaboration with other teachers and support staff.  A willingness to learn, coupled with good interpersonal skills and a desire to make a difference in the lives of children are the main attributes required. EYFS childcare qualifications of level 3 or above are also required.  

The successful candidate will lead a team of EYFS practitioners, plan activities, liaise with parents regarding new intakes, provide general classsupportand be a named key worker within our Nursery setting (2-4 years).   

The successful candidate will: 

Be committed to our schools’ ethos of positivity

Enjoy working hard in a supportive network of professionals

Be able to challenge and motivate all children to succeed

Have a love of learning and be committed to their own development

Be an adaptable team player with a good sense of humour

Have a good understanding of teaching systematics phonics

Hold paediatric first aid certificate

What the school offers its staff

In return we offer: 

Excellent professional development opportunities

A supportive and friendly community

Outstanding, collaborative partnerships with other local schools

Recognition of continuous service

An employees assistance programme

Access to our "Catalyst Employee Perks" platform where you will be able to access a range of discounts from regular supermarkets, numerous retailers, family days out, restaurants and more.

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.

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.