Nursery Practitioner Room Leader

Warren Mead Schools are looking to appoint a creative, energetic and dedicated Nursery Lead for our developing and expanding Nursery.

Your opportunity

You will be responsible for the academic and emotional development and attainment of some of our youngest children in school.

We are looking for a highly motivated, passionate person with, ideally a Level 6 qualification, lower-level qualifications (minimum Level 3) will be considered for the right candidate.

The successful candidate will be prepared to work hard and respond positively to the challenges of day-to-day school life and will be committed to supporting children to achieve the very best they can through an engaging and creative curriculum.

Please read the Job Description and Person Specification carefully to ensure your personal application statement demonstrates how your skills match what we are looking for.

What we are looking for

We are looking for a candidate who will be:

• An outstanding early years practitioner.

• In possession of a full Level 3 or above childcare qualification

• Committed to high standards of teaching and learning.

• Excellent communication skills, with proven experience liaising with parents and carers.

• Innovative and inspirational.

• Enthusiastic and committed to a strong belief in teamwork.

• Able challenge and motivate children.

• Committed to working with parents and the wider community.

• Passionate about the children's learning, progression and welfare.

About Warren Mead Schools 

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

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 42 academies or in our central team.

Celebrating 10 years as 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

42 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 Teachers 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: September 2024

Salary: GLF Specialist / Unqualified Teacher Pay Range (dependent on qualifications and experience) £21,933 - £33,592

Actual Salary: £21,933 - £33,464

Contract type: Permanent

Working hours: Monday – Friday 8am – 4pm, 37.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year.

Interview date: To be arranged individually