Are you a passionate and dedicated early years professional looking to take the next step in your career? Aureus Primary School is seeking a Nursery Leader to oversee the development and daily management of our nurturing and engaging nursery environment. Your Opportunity In this key role, you will ensure that children aged 2-5 thrive in a safe, caring, and stimulating setting, while building strong partnerships with parents, carers, and professionals. If you are committed to delivering high-quality teaching, implementing best practices, and fostering a love of learning, we would love to hear from you! What we're looking for: Early Years Level 3 qualification GCSE grade ‘C’ or above in Maths and English Current paediatric First Aid certificate Basic food hygiene certificate Up to date safeguarding training Strong teaching experience in Early Years with a clear understanding of current pedagogy Experience working in a nursery or school setting Experience managing and working within a team Ability to establish and communicate clear standards and expectations Ability to manage and develop resources to support child development High standard of written and oral communication Knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage and statutory requirements Good understanding of The Children Act, EYFS Welfare Requirements, and KCSIE Ability to design interactive, engaging sessions for all learning needs Strong planning and organisation skills Positive, can-do attitude Trustworthy, approachable, and passionate about changing children’s lives Please read the Job Description and Person Specification for more information and before applying. About Aureus Primary School Our School sits within a newly established cluster of Primary schools, overseen by a Regional Director. This is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively with colleagues across this cluster, to share expertise and experience, ensuring all children in our schools receive an excellent education and reach their potential. It also provides opportunities for career progression across the cluster and gives you the chance to further your professional development. Join the GLF Schools Community As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team. A growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 17,000 pupils Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education GLF Schools Employment Offer GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish Access to our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme Flexible working options Generous holiday allowance Work life and family friendly policies Employee wellbeing initiatives Career pathways and talent management Access to a staff benefits portal Community and collaboration working model Please read the attached Join Our Community candidate pack for further information. The Details Start Date: September 2025 Hours: 8am – 4.15pm daily (43 weeks a year) Part-time hours also considered Salary: £26,272 - £31,410 FTE - GLF Specialist / Unqualified Teacher Scale Closing Date: Friday 16th May at 9.30am Interview Date: TBC Candidates may be shortlisted and invited to interview before the closing date.