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Nursery Leader
1. Permanent
2. 26 hours per week (8.30am-3.30pm x 4 days), term time only
3. Grade E 11-16 £28,142 - £30,518 pro rata
4. £16,914 - £18,342 actual pay
5. September 2026 Start
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Nursery Leader within our school-based nursery providing quality care and education for all children aged 2 – 4. We are a passionate reflective school at the heart of a thriving local village community and welcome applicants who share our vision — “Live life in all its fullness” — and our values of Respect, Endurance and Friendship.
From September the nursery will comprise a 2–3-year old room in our new building and a 3–4 year old room.
We are seeking to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic and passionate practitioner to expand and develop the setting to meet the needs of the surrounding community. You will be responsible for the day to day running of the nursery implementing the highest standards of education and childcare to be compliant with Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage and manage the nursery team under the guidance of the EYFS Lead teacher. You will have a strong focus on delivering and continually improving standards of care and education. You must be a motivated individual with the ability to use your own initiative, work collaboratively and have excellent leadership skills.
The successful candidate will be expected to meet the following criteria:
6. A minimum of a Level 3 qualification in Early Years
7. Desirable qualifications- level 4/5/6, QTS, EYT, or EYP
8. Have a minimum of 3 years’ experience of working within a nursery setting
9. Have a working knowledge of safeguarding
10. Be familiar with current Ofsted inspections and requirements
11. Display a range of attributes including personal organisation, initiative, positivity, passion, enthusiasm and a caring nature
We can offer:
12. Welcoming children with eager minds
13. Dedicated professionals who readily support each other (and all children)
14. A commitment to your professional development
15. Parents who are supportive of their children’s needs
16. A strong Christian ethos
Benefits of working for the Bath & Wells MAT include; a generous pension scheme, enhanced sickness and parental benefits and a supportive working environment.
The Bath & Wells MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS and all relevant pre-employment checks.
Closing date: Friday 10 July 2026
Interview date: w/c Monday 13 July 2026
Please note - subject to applications received, we reserve the right to appoint before the closing date. If you are interested, please contact us and submit your applications at your earliest convenience.
Safeguarding Statement
Bishops Lydeard Church of England Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.