Executive Headteacher

Our nursery federation is based on two sites in the heart of Slough. We are looking for an exceptional practitioner to lead our team and take our nurseries to new levels of success!

Executive Headteacher

Full time, Permanent Contract

£57,535 - £63,366 per annum inclusive of London Weighting (Fringe)

REF: SCH/16768TR

Location: Slough, Berkshire 

Start Date: September 2019

Following the retirement of our current Executive Headteacher, The Governing Board, Staff and Pupils of these federated nursery schools are looking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced individual to lead the respective school communities at Slough Centre Nursery School and Chalvey Nursery School. 

Since joining together in 2009, our federation and two current nursery schools have thrived into beacons of excellence for the children in our local community. Our ideal candidate will have a proven track record of leadership in an early-years setting as well as working with a diverse and actively engaged community. 

In the next few years, as we undergo a full redevelopment on one of our sites, the Executive Headteacher along with the Governing Board will have a highly strategic role in refining practice and ensuring the very best outcomes for the children in our care. 

We are looking for someone who: 

• Is an innovative and personable leader; with the ability to motivate and inspire others, 
• Has experience of leadership in an Early Years or Nursery School setting;
• Possesses an extensive knowledge of the Early Years agenda nationally, as well as the various educational / developmental strategies associated with this. 

In return, we can offer the successful candidate:  

• A committed and active Governing Board; 
• Excellent partnerships with our diverse and welcoming local community; 
• A well-established staff team who are passionate about Early Years education.

Our federation mantra is “Sharing, Caring and Learning Together”; and we welcome an application from individuals who have the ambition to lead our school community to the next level of excellence. 

If you would like to find out more about this post, including the job description and person specification please view the Candidate Information Pack. We would invite potential applicants to visit the school by contacting; Diane Lister; on 01753 521975 / 01753 536293 or by emailing: office@slough-nursery.slough.sch.uk 

SCHOOL VISITS: 13 and 14 & 26 and 27 February 2019

CLOSING DATE: 05 March 2019 at 23:59

INTERVIEW DATES: 13 & 14 March 2019

CVs and applications from Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted. 

The TLC Nursery Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

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