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Lea Nursery School

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Headteacher

Required from September 2025 (Governors will consider a January 2026 start for the right candidate)

Lea Nursery School caters for 170 part time children aged 2-4 years.

The headteacher will play a major role in:

Ensuring the nursery’s systems and processes are efficient and leading to a safe environment for staff and children
Managing staff and resources
Holding and articulating clear values and moral purpose, focused on providing excellent education and care to young children
Provide family and community support that positively impacts pupils’ wellbeing
Strategically implement, maintain and manage school structure and compliancy

The governors are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible and energetic leader who is committed to working in a team to promote effective learning. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in the leadership of the nursery and continue its journey on being a setting which provides excellent early years’ development and learning opportunities in a safe and well managed environment.

We can offer:

A bespoke early years building with recently renovated outdoor area
An established and experienced team
A knowledgeable deputy headteacher responsible for the leadership and delivery of the recently updated and developed curriculum
Many opportunities for professional development
High quality governance support

Visits to the school are welcome – please contact post@lea-nursery.slough.sch.uk. Please contact Alison Witchell, Clerk to the Governors, for an application pack at amwitchell@aol.com

Applicants will be required to demonstrate their commitment to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people in the line with the school’s policies and procedures. A satisfactory Enhanced DBS disclosure is required for this role. References will be sought before interview.

To apply please complete the online application form and send it to amwitchell@aol.com

Closing date: Midday on Monday 12th May 2025
Interview date: Week commencing Monday 19th May 2025

Job Advert

Early Years Practitioner

Salary - Slough Borough Council Level 5
Hours - 33.5 hours per week (term time only)
Location - Lea Nursery School
Contract type - Permanent
Qualification - CACHE Diploma Level 3 in Child Development or equivalent qualification

3 years minimum experience in a school or nursery with SEND experience necessary.

Previous applicants or employees need not apply.

Closing date: 31st May 2024

Our vacancies are also advertised on the Slough Borough Council Website / Indeed / Greensheets

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