Head of Nursery
28 days ago
London
Are you an inspiring Early Years leader looking to take the next step in your career? Do you thrive in inclusive, high-performing settings and enjoy shaping exceptional Nursery provision? If so, this Head of Nursery (Nursery Manager) role could be your ideal opportunity. We are seeking a Head of Nursery (Nursery Manager) to join a thriving primary school in Hillingdon. This full-time, permanent position begins in September 2026. • Position: Head of Nursery (Nursery Manager), • Location: Hillingdon, • Start Date:September 2026, • Contract: Full Time, Permanent This well-loved school in the Hayes area of Hillingdon is known for its welcoming atmosphere, inclusive values, and child-centred approach. The Early Years environment is bright, spacious, play-rich, and led by a highly experienced team. The school places great value on nurturing each child's confidence, curiosity, and early learning journey. The Role As the Head of Nursery (Nursery Manager), you will: • Lead the Nursery team with vision, professionalism, and high expectations, • Oversee curriculum planning, assessment, and continuous provision, • Ensuring the learning environment promotes curiosity, independence, and early excellence, • Support, mentor, and develop Nursery practitioners and support staff, • Uphold safeguarding practices and ensure compliance across the EYFS framework We welcome applications from candidates who: • Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), • Have strong Early Years leadership experience or ambition to step into a leadership role, • Demonstrate a deep understanding of the EYFS framework and child development, • Can lead and inspire a team to deliver consistently high-quality provision, • A warm, supportive, and collaborative Early Years team, • A well-resourced Nursery with excellent indoor and outdoor learning spaces, • A leadership team that prioritises staff wellbeing and professional growth, • Opportunities for continued training and development