Nursery Lead

More than one location, Sdbe Multi Academy Trust

12 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1st September 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter

• Closing date

  26 July 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  14 July 2026

Important

This teaching role is at more than one school in the trust. You can find out more in schools overview.

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 32.5hrs per week / 38.6wks P.A. (term-time only)
• Contract type: Fixed term - Initial fixed-term contract until 31/08/27, with the possibility of extension or conversion to a permanent position depending on organisational needs
• Pay scale: Surrey 6

What skills and experience we're looking for

At St Matthew’s Church of England Primary, we are proud of our diverse and inclusive school where in all we do we aim high, encourage and have faith. St Matthew’s is a two-form entry school with its own nursery class and special needs support centre.

At St Matthew’s:

• We are committed to high quality teaching and to excellent professional development opportunities for all our staff

• We have a resilient staff team from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences who work closely together to secure the best outcomes for our children

The successful applicant will:

• Level 3 qualification in Early Years/Childcare

• Experience working with 3-year-olds, including behaviour management and inclusion

• Strong communication skills and a calm approach

• Knowledge of EYFS and safeguarding requirements

• Paediatric First Aid (or willingness to train)

• Flexible, positive, and enthusiastic attitude

What the school offers its staff

If interested in joining our hard-working team, we can offer you:

o A well-resourced school set in extensive grounds

o Support and development from the SDBE MAT including a generous staff benefits scheme

o A school committed to wider education including a full extra-curricular programme

o Coaching and bespoke CPD opportunities

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.

About the Role:

You’ll lead the planning and delivery of engaging learning for 3-4 year-olds, work as part of a small team, maintain the highest standards of safeguarding, and work closely with parents to build trust. You’ll also help establish daily routines and track children’s progress, ensuring every child receives the best start to their education at St Matthew’s CE Primary School & Nursery. We would be delighted to hear from you or arrange a visit to show you around our school.

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.

Nursery Lead - Job Profile 130726.pdf - 268 KB (opens in new tab)

About Sdbe Multi Academy Trust

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• Website: Sdbe Multi Academy Trust website
• Email address: people.team@sdbemat.org
• Phone number: 01737762080
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/sdbe-multi-academy-trust

School Details

St Matthew's CofE Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 363 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: St Matthew's CofE Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-matthew-s-cofe-primary-school-rh1-1jf

Arranging a visit to Sdbe Multi Academy Trust

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email people.team@sdbemat.org.

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