Nursery Room Leader (Maternity Cover from May 2026)

Job summary

St Andrew’s Prep is looking to recruit an experienced and committed Nursery Room Leader to take responsibility for classroom management and the welfare of all children in the Nursery, supporting their learning and personal, social, and emotional development. As the Nursery Room Leader, you will help create a safe, stimulating and nurturing environment, ensuring high-quality provision in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage framework.

We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic Nursery Room Leader who has full and relevant level 3 or above early years, experience within an Early Years setting and a good working knowledge of the statutory framework for the EYFS.

The successful candidate will bring warmth, professionalism, and a child-centred approach, working collaboratively with the Head of Nursery and wider team to deliver exceptional care and education.

Person Specification:

• Experience in similar work in a similar environment
• Must have suitable experience in working with children aged under 24 months
• Must have full and relevant level 3 or above early years qualification and a good working knowledge of the statutory framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage (EFYS)

-  NNEB

-  NVQ Level 3 Early Years Care and Education

-  NVQ Level 3 Early Years Educator

-  NVQ Level 3 Children and Young People’s Workforce

-  Diploma in Early Years

-  BTech in Early Years

• GCSEs in English and Mathematics, Grade C or above, or equivalent
• Good knowledge of EYFS and Early Years practice
• SEND experience or experience with individual needs

Salary:  £30,160 annual salary

Hours of Work: full time, all year round, maternity cover from May 2026 for one year.

Other Benefits:

• Free meals during working hours when the dining hall is open
• Life Assurance
• Free use of Charity facilities including pool and gym
• Free tickets to College productions
• Access to our SPARKS App where you can book virtual GP and physio appointments for yourself and your immediate family
• Staff car park

Application Process:

To apply, please click the Apply Now button to complete the mandatory application form. An up-to-date CV and covering letter may be uploaded with this online application form.

Closing Date: Friday 13 March 2026

Early applications are encouraged. Applications will be considered upon receipt, and we reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy.

Safeguarding Statement

St Andrew’s Prep is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check, pre-employment medical questionnaire and positive references.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Charity is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) to assess their suitability to work with children.

St Andrew’s Prep is committed to the provision of equal opportunities in employment and accordingly wishes to ensure that no job applicant is treated less favourably on unjustifiable grounds.