15 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    14 May 2026

  • Closing date

    29 May 2026 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    14 May 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Other leadership roles

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

GLF Specialist Point 13 £30,000pa

Nursery Lead job summary

Hardwick Primary School & Nursery are looking for an experienced EYFS professional to join our team as Nursery Lead to lead our new Nursery provision for 2-4 year olds.

Your opportunity

Hardwick Primary School has an exceptional opportunity for a Nursery Lead to work in collaboration with the Headteacher and other professionals to develop and establish our new Nursery setting and lead our growing team.

We are looking for a talented and professional individual who shares our vision of high aspirations, achievement and a passion for learning. They will be prepared to work hard and respond positively to the challenges of day to day school life. They will be innovative and creative in their teaching and be a strong team player.

What we are looking for

  • Experience of working in Nursery provision or EYFS with relevant EYFS Level 5/6 Qualification
  • Be dynamic, enthusiastic and motivated
  • Be able to develop positive relationships with young children
  • Be able to develop an understanding of the educational, welfare and social needs of the children whom we are supporting
  • Be able to stay calm and objective when presented with unusual or challenging behaviour
  • Be enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team
  • Be a confident and clear communicator with parents
  • A commitment to raise the achievement of all students of all abilities

Please read the Job Description and Person Specification for more information and before applying.

About the Banbury Cluster

Our School sits within a newly established cluster of Primary schools, overseen by a Regional Director. At the GLF Banbury Cluster of Schools (Hardwick, Longford Park, William Morris and Cherry Fields) you will be supported by a great leadership team.  This is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively with colleagues across this cluster, to share expertise and experience, ensuring all children in our schools receive an excellent education and reach their potential. It also provides opportunities for career progression across the cluster and gives you the chance to further your professional development.

Join the GLF Schools Community

As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 schools or in our central team.

  • A Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 19,000 pupils
  • Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
  • 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
  • We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
  • Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education

GLF Schools Employment Offer

GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish

  • Access to our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Flexible working options
  • Generous holiday allowance
  • Work life and family friendly policies
  • Employee wellbeing initiatives
  • Career pathways and talent management
  • Access to a staff benefits portal
  • Community and collaboration working model

Please read the attached Join Our Community candidate pack for further information.

The Details

Start Date: ASAP to assist in setting up our new Nursery ahead of opening in September

Pay Scale: GLF Specialist Point 13 £30,000pa

Working Pattern: Full Time, all year round

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing date for applications: 29th May 2026

Interview date: 5th June 2026

Preliminary calls and visits are welcomed, please contact the School Office to arrange a telephone call or tour.

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.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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About Hardwick Primary School and Nursery

School type
Academies, ages 2 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
School size
255 pupils enrolled
Age range
2 to 11
Ofsted report
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School website
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