Location: Telford
Hours: 8:30am - 3:30pm
Contract: Full-time | Term-time only
Duration: Long-term, with the opportunity to become permanent for the right candidate
Are you an experienced and passionate Nursery Lead looking for your next opportunity within a primary school?
Aspire People are currently recruiting for a Nursery Lead to join a fantastic primary school in Telford on a full-time, long-term basis, with the potential for a permanent position for the right candidate.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced education professional who is confident taking responsibility for leading a nursery provision, planning engaging learning opportunities and supporting children to develop and thrive.
🌟 The Role
Leading and supporting the nursery provision within a primary school
Taking responsibility for planning and delivering engaging, age-appropriate learning activities
Supporting children across the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
Creating a nurturing, stimulating and inclusive learning environment
Planning activities around children's individual needs, interests and stages of development
Supporting children's communication, language, physical, social and emotional development
Monitoring and assessing children's progress and development
Working closely with other members of the EYFS and wider school team
Supporting children with SEND and additional needs
Building strong and positive relationships with children, parents and staff
Ensuring children are safe, happy and engaged throughout the day
Taking a lead role within the nursery and providing guidance and support to other staff where required
Contributing to the wider life of the school and working collaboratively with the leadership team
🎓 About You
Ideally, you will have:
A minimum HLTA qualification
Previous experience working within an EYFS, nursery or primary school setting
Experience of leading, planning or taking responsibility for a nursery or early years provision
A strong understanding of the EYFS framework
A genuine passion for supporting young children and helping them reach their full potential
A nurturing, patient and enthusiastic approach
Strong organisation and planning skills
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
The confidence to take responsibility for a classroom or nursery provision
Experience supporting children with SEND would be beneficial
ECTs are welcome to apply! If you are an ECT with strong EYFS experience and the confidence to take on a nursery leadership role, we would love to hear from you.
💙 Why Aspire People?
Aspire People is a specialist education recruitment agency, and I'm Lucy, your local consultant covering the Shropshire area across primary, SEND and nursery settings.
I work closely with schools across the region and can help you find the right opportunity based on your experience and career goals.
If you're looking for a full-time, term-time-only Nursery Lead role in Telford, with the opportunity to take responsibility for leading a nursery provision and potentially secure a permanent position, I'd love to hear from you!
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Get in touch with Lucy at Aspire People today to discuss the role and register your interest!
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Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks
Salary description
£125.00 - £155.00 per day