Nursery Room Leader

Danetree Primary School, Epsom, Surrey, KT19 9SE

14 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  22 September 2026

• Closing date

  6 October 2026 at 9:30am

• Date listed

  22 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Learning support or cover supervisor
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time, part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: Specialist - £28,009 FTE (Actual - £22,991.58)

Nursery Room Leader job summary

Danetree Primary School is seeking a committed and passionate Nursery Room Leader to oversee the development and daily management of their nurturing and engaging nursery provision.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in shaping the foundation of our youngest learners' education within a caring and inclusive environment.

Your Opportunity

In this key role, you will play a central part in shaping our nursery as it continues to grow, ensuring that children thrive in a safe, caring, and stimulating setting. You will lead with vision and enthusiasm, supporting the ongoing development of our provision. Building strong partnerships with parents, carers, and professionals will be essential, as will your commitment to delivering high‑quality teaching, implementing best practice, and fostering a lifelong love of learning. 

What we're looking for: 

• Early Years Level 3 qualification 
• GCSE grade ‘C’ or above in Maths and English
• Current paediatric First Aid certificate
• Basic food hygiene certificate
• Up to date safeguarding training
• Strong teaching experience in Early Years with a clear understanding of current pedagogy
• Experience working in a nursery or school setting
• Ability to manage and develop resources to support child development
• High standard of written and oral communication

To review the full Job Description and Person Specification for this role, please download the Job Pack below.

About Danetree Primary School

Danetree is a four-form entry, Ofsted rated "OUTSTANDING" School set in fantastic grounds in West Ewell, Epsom.  Our forward-thinking approach and dedicated staff aim to provide the best education for our children.

As an academy within GLF Schools. we benefit from sharing outstanding resources, and support in every aspect of school life from learning and teaching to staffing and educational expertise.

We can offer you:

• The support of GLF schools and the opportunity to be part of an inspirational, growing, and dynamic organisation
• Exceptional professional development opportunities through a tailored CPD programme
• An exciting opportunity to work within a growing school, shaping the future and strategic direction
• Confident, enthusiastic, and well-behaved children who enjoy learning
• A commitment to providing children with high quality learning opportunities

Our School sits within a newly established cluster of Primary schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with , our cluster includes the following other schools; The Vale Primary School, Banstead Infant School, Warren Mead Infant and Junior Schools, Cuddington Croft Primary School, Danetree Primary School and Floreat Wandsworth Primary School .

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.

The Details

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: £28,009 FTE

Pro rata salary: £22,991.58

Hours: 34.35hrs a week - Mon, Tues, Thurs and Friday 8.20am – 3.30pm & Weds 8.20am - 4.30pm  (39 weeks incl. INSET)

Grade: GLF Specialist Point 1

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: Tuesday 6th October at 9.30am

Interview Date: TBC

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 Danetree Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 912 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Danetree Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/danetree-primary-school

Danetree Primary School has gone through an exciting journey to become a four-form entry Primary school in September 2016. Recently rated by Ofsted as an 'Outstanding' school, we pride ourselves on the commitment and dedication of the entire staff body and we proudly promote our passion and desire to assist in the educational development and enhancement of each and every child within our school.

Our mission is clear; ‘Danetree is a caring school where learning is creative, challenging and inspiring; enabling all to achieve their potential.

Be part of our creative and passionate team as we plan the next step on our journey, and Grow, Learn and Flourish within GLF Schools.

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