Nursery Room Leader

Salfords Primary School and Nursery, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 5BQ

5 days remaining to apply

Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
10 March 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
26 February 2025

Job details

Job role: Other leadership roles
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern: Full time: 36hrs per week - 39 weeks per year
Contract type: Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary: £24,934 - £27,586 FTE | £21,450 to £23,732 Pro Rata, dependent on experience
Pay scale: GLF Associate 3, Point 4 to Point 16

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you a passionate and dedicated early years professional looking to take the next step in your career? Salfords Primary School is seeking a Nursery Room Leader to oversee the development and daily management of our nurturing and engaging nursery environment.

Your Opportunity

In this key role, you will ensure that children aged 2-5 thrive in a safe, caring, and stimulating setting, while building strong partnerships with parents, carers, and professionals. If you are committed to delivering high-quality teaching, implementing best practices, and fostering a love of learning, we would love to hear from you!

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
Experience managing and working within a team
Ability to establish and communicate clear standards and expectations
Ability to manage and develop resources to support child development
High standard of written and oral communication
Knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage and statutory requirements
Good understanding of The Children Act, EYFS Welfare Requirements, and KCSIE
Ability to design interactive, engaging sessions for all learning needs
Strong planning and organisation skills
Positive, can-do attitude
Trustworthy, approachable, and passionate about changing children’s lives

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

What the school offers its staff

About Salfords Primary School

Our School sits within a established cluster of schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Salfords Primary School our cluster includes the following other schools; Southgate Primary School, Forge Wood Primary School, Kilnwood Vale Primary School, Greenway Junior School, Lime Tree Primary School, Merstham 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.

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 academies or in our central team.

A growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 17,000 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
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

Salary: GLF Associate 3, Point 4 (£24,934) to Point 16 (£27,586), dependent on experience.

Actual Salary: £21,450 to £23,732 (dependent on experience)

Hours of work: 36hrs per week - 39 weeks per year

Closing Date: 10th March 2025

Interview date: TBA

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.