Nursery Staff
Furzefield Primary Academy, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 3PA42 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
27 July 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
15 June 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other leadership roles
- Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time, part time (Can be done as a job share)
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- TBC
Nursery Staff job summary
Nursery roles - Furzefield Primary Academy starting September 2026 - please note: you can only apply for these roles via the LEO Academy Trust website - leoacademytrust.co.uk
Ready to take the next step in your Early Years career? Due to an exciting expansion, LEO Academy Trust is seeking passionate individuals for a range of vital roles, including inspiring Nursery Managers, dedicated Nursery Practitioners, enthusiastic Nursery Assistants, Nursery Midday Supervisors and Early Years Educator Apprentices to work at Furzefield Primary Academy
Please ensure that you state the role you are applying for in your application. The nursery will be open from 07:30 - 18:00 and working patterns will be from 07:30 or until 18:00.
Join our growing team and commit to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, helping us provide a high standard of care and education in a stimulating, secure, and friendly environment for children aged 9 months to 5 years. If you are a caring professional eager to contribute to a positive and progressive team where every child can thrive, we want to hear from you.
Nursery Manager
Salary (FTE) - PS8/9 £36,873 - £45,135
Actual Annual Salary - range £35,172 - £43,052
Hours & working pattern - 40hrs per week, term time plus 1 week to be worked in the school holidays
Nursery Practitioner - must hold a full & relevant Early Years qualification; job shares considered
Salary (FTE) - PS4 £25,052 - £26,825
Actual annual salary: depending on working hours
Hours & working pattern - Mon - Fri 08.30-18:00 up to 45 per week, term time plus 1 week to be worked in the school holidays
Nursery Assistant
Salary (FTE) - PS3 £24,330
Actual annual salary - depending on working hours
Hours & working pattern - Mon - Fri working pattern to be negotiated between 08.30-18:00
Nursery Midday Supervisor
Salary (FTE) - PS1/2 £23,858
Actual Annual Salary - range £2,775 - £5,550
Hours & working pattern - Up to to 2 hours per day 11:00 - 13:00 Monday - Friday
Early Years Educator Apprentice - course duration up to 18 months plus 3 months EPA
Salary - £12,514 for first year, after 1 year rate will be national wage minimum wage depending on age
Actual Annual Salary - £12,514 approx £8 per hour
Hours & working pattern - Minimum of 30 hours per week
*all salary information is dependent on experience and qualifications.
What You Will Bring
- A genuine love for working with children and a commitment to providing high-quality Early Years education.
- The ability to build strong, positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.
- A proactive "can-do" attitude and a willingness to contribute to the wider Academy community.
- Excellent communication skills and a good understanding of the EYFS framework.
Why Choose LEO Academy Trust?
LEO Academy Trust champions continuous professional development and delivers a programme of in-house CPD. We also work with a range of partners to offer accessible training for all staff, including e-learning and face-to-face workshops. We believe in the importance of succession planning and are well-placed to support you in your next challenge.
By joining LEO Academy Trust, you will benefit from:
- Opportunities to work across different academies within the Trust.
- A commitment to promotion opportunities, encouraging ‘home-grown’ talent.
- A wide-ranging health and wellbeing offer for all staff
- Access to advanced technology to support your role and reduce workload.
- A supportive network of colleagues dedicated to excellence in education.
The Small Print
All candidates should detail how they meet the aspects of the person specification for the role. You should describe your suitability against the person specification, ensuring that you cover all essential criteria by providing evidence and examples of proven experience. We are unable to accept CVs without a completed application.
In line with statutory requirements, all appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks. These include:
- Obtaining an enhanced DBS certificate.
- Confirmation of identity and the right to work in the UK.
- Overseas checks where applicable.
- Verification of professional qualifications.
- Checking at least two professional references and explanations for any gaps in employment.
- As part of our due diligence and in line with KCSIE guidance, an online search (including social media) will be conducted for all shortlisted candidates.
LEO Academy Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a supportive and inclusive working environment in which all individuals are able to make best use of their skills. Applications are invited from all members of the community. We do not discriminate against staff on the basis of age; race; sex; disability; sexual orientation; gender reassignment; marriage and civil partnership; pregnancy and maternity; religion, faith or belief (Equality Act 2010 protected characteristics). The principles of non-discrimination and equality of opportunity also apply to the way in which staff and Trust treat visitors, volunteers, contractors and former staff members.
Reasonable Adjustments
Should you require any reasonable adjustments to support you in applying for this role, at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact the Recruitment team to tell us what changes or help you might need.
About Us
To find out more about the Trust, please visit our website here.
Safeguarding & Equal Opportunities
LEO Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Please read about our commitment to safeguarding as well as other important information in the Applicant Guide on our website.
Other Information
Please note that LEO Academy Trust reserves the right to close the advert early and interview before the closing date. We therefore encourage early applications.
Further information about the job
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Furzefield Primary Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- Up to 472 pupils
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Furzefield Primary Academy website
School location
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