Vacancies

Headteacher

Required from January 2026

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 seema@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 Friday 19th September 2025

Interviews: Week commencing Monday 29th September 2025

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