Nursery Lead

About the job

Key information

• NJC grade F scale point 12 -17 dependent on experience
• Starting annual salary: £28,120 – £30,511
• 37.5 hours per week – 44 weeks per year
• Permanent position

What will I be doing?

Stockland CofE Primary Academy is well-regarded for its inclusive approach and excellent support provided for children and families. We are an inclusive learning setting that is forward thinking, innovative and committed to ensuring that all of our children achieve excellence as happy, enthusiastic and purposeful learners.

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?

We have a vacancy within our new nursery provision. We are looking for exceptional candidates who:-

• Has a minimum of a level 3 qualification in children and young people’s workforce or equivalent
• Has a minimum of 2 years’ recent experience, working in a preschool or nursery setting, ideally already in a senior practitioner or leader role.
• Has an excellent working knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage and current Ofsted statutory guidance.
• Will be enthusiastic, flexible and highly motivated working alongside the nursery and ACE Enhanced Services team to support children across all areas of the EYFS curriculum.
• Will be expected to show a high degree of initiative and be able to react to given solutions with integrity and compassion.
• Can inspire and motivate children and enable them to be the best that they can be.
• Has the ability to encourage every child to learn and achieve and has enthusiasm, skill and desire to make a difference.
• Has a passion to ensure high expectations for all ensuring that they make outstanding progress.

We welcome applications from highly motivated individuals who will work effectively as part of our excellent team and contribute to wider early years life, building positive relationships with all members of our community. We are looking for applicants who are dedicated to making a difference to children’s lives and to ensure every child has the opportunities they deserve.

This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and a fluency in English.

What is in it for me?

Interested? If you feel you want to join a forward thinking Trust with a very supportive and highly skilled team and if you can inspire children and enable them to reach their full potential, then please send in your application. We offer excellent opportunities and development for all our staff throughout their careers.

DBS check

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Supporting documents and information

We are commited to safeguarding and the welfare of children and young people and we expect our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

For further information please email Andrea Johnson – HR Advisor on andrea.johnson@acexcellence.co.uk

An application and equal opportunities form are available to download from our website or by emailing the recruitment team.

Applications must be completed and emailed to recruitment@acexcellence.co.uk by 9am on Wednesday 9 September 2026 with interviews to be held shortly after this date.

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