Nursery & Pre-school Lead

Edith Weston Academy, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 8HQ

18 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  1 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  14 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: Hours: Monday to Friday. 08:00 – 15:55 (37 hours per week).
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £27,254 pro rata
• Pay scale: Grade 9

What skills and experience we're looking for

Thank you for your interest in the role of Nursery and Pre-School Lead Practitioner at Edith Weston Academy, we hope you will feel inspired to apply to be part of our team.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Nursery and Pre-School Practitioner to join our team as a Lead within our provision. This vacancy is a full-time post. We also have a Wrap Around Care Lead position available should you wish to combine the two positions.

We are looking for someone who can:

• Plan and deliver an exciting environment with an engaging provision to enthuse our early learners.
• Foster a positive and inclusive culture that promotes well-being and strong early foundations to support future academic excellence
• Assess student progress and provide timely feedback to support their learning journey
• Collaborate with colleagues to share best practices and resources
• Build strong relationships with children, parents, and colleagues to support the holistic development of each child

What the school offers its staff

Edith Weston Academy is a supportive place to work with a committed staff team. Everyone in our team is passionate about our school so we only want the very best people working with our children. We expect everyone to be committed to making our school the best it can be for the children, willing to go the extra mile every day and be actively involved in all aspects of school life.

Edith Weston Academy is part of the Brooke Hill Academy Trust comprised of three primary schools in Rutland and Lincolnshire. One of the driving values of our MAT is that our schools are treated as individuals, have their own character and serve their own unique communities. We share a common bond and work closely together to provide many opportunities for the children to work, learn and have fun with other children from across the Trust.

Visits to the school are encouraged and can be arranged by contacting kate.rickett@brookehillacademytrust.education or by telephoning 01780 720 025.

For more information about our school, please visit our website www.edithwestonprimary.co.uk or visit the Trust website www.brookehillacademytrust.co.uk

Thank you again for considering joining our team at Edith Weston Academy, we look forward to meeting you soon.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Edith Weston Pre School Lead Application Pack (closes June 2026).docx - 381 KB (opens in new tab)

About Edith Weston Academy

• School type: Academies, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 67 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Edith Weston Academy website
• Email address: slt@brookehillacademytrust.education
• Phone number: 01780 720025
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/edith-weston-academy

Arranging a visit to Edith Weston Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email slt@brookehillacademytrust.education.

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