Nursery Lead Practitioner or Full and Relevant Level 6 Equivalent

Woodlands Park Primary School, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 3JB

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  November 2026 or sooner

• Closing date

  2 November 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  22 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: Salary and Payscale dependent on qualification and experience

Nursery Lead Practitioner or Full and Relevant Level 6 Equivalent job summary

Are you an inspirational Early Years practitioner with a passion for nurturing young children through play, exploration and meaningful relationships?

We are seeking a dedicated, enthusiastic and knowledgeable Nursery Lead Practitioner to lead our nursery provision and create an exceptional learning environment for our youngest children. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced practitioner who believes in the importance of personalised learning, high-quality interactions and learning through play.

Our nursery offers a rich indoor and outdoor learning environment, including access to our woodland area, where children are encouraged to develop curiosity, confidence and independence through exploration of the natural world.

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds a Level 6 Early Years qualification, EYTS, EYPS or QTS or equivalent full and relevant qualification.

• Has a strong understanding of child development and the Early Years Foundation Stage.

• Is passionate about delivering high-quality, child-initiated, play-based learning experiences.

• Understands the importance of sustained shared thinking and high-quality adult-child interactions.

• Has a genuine love of outdoor learning and is excited by the opportunities our woodland area provides.

• Builds warm, positive and professional relationships with children, families and colleagues.

• Has a calm, nurturing and caring approach and places children's wellbeing at the heart of everything they do.

• Can lead by example, inspiring others through excellent practice and high expectations.

• Is committed to providing an inclusive environment where every child can thrive.

In this role you will:

• Lead the day-to-day provision within the nursery.

• Create an engaging, enabling environment that supports children's interests and promotes independence.

• Plan and facilitate high-quality learning experiences based on children's needs, interests and developmental stages.

• Champion outdoor learning and maximise opportunities for learning in natural environments.

• Foster strong partnerships with parents and carers, ensuring effective communication and collaboration.

• Support the assessment and development of children through observation and responsive planning.

• Work closely with colleagues to ensure the highest standards of care, education and safeguarding.

• Work with the Early Years Leader to deliver phase events and to develop the curriculum.

We can offer:

• Enthusiastic, curious and happy children.

• A welcoming and supportive team.

• An established learning environment.

• A beautiful outdoor environment, including woodland learning opportunities.

• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.

• The chance to develop exciting nursery provision where children flourish through play.

• The chance to be involved in building and promoting our nursery.

If you are passionate about giving children the very best start in life and believe in the power of play, relationships and outdoor learning, we would love to hear from you.

Safeguarding Statement 

Woodlands Park is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and all other safer recruitment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

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.

About Woodlands Park Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 111 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Woodlands Park Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/woodlands-park-primary-school-sl6-3jb

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