Nursery Room Leader

Employer Banstead Infant School Location Banstead , Surrey Contract Type Permanent Hours Full  Time, Part Time, Term Time Salary

GLF Associate 3 (£24,202.94 - £25,680.68 - Actual)
Posted3rd June 2026

Expires
17th June 2026 09:30 AMStart Date1st September 2026

Job ID1557739

Suitable for Other Graduates Job ReferenceBAN
004XB
anstead Infant School is seeking a committed and passionate Nursery Room Leader to oversee the development and daily management of their nurturing and engaging nursery provision for children aged 2 to 3 years.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in shaping the foundation of our youngest learners' education within a caring and inclusive environment.

Your Opportunity In this key role, you will play a central part in shaping our nursery as it continues to grow, ensuring that children thrive in a safe, caring, and stimulating setting. You will lead with vision and enthusiasm, supporting the ongoing development of our provision. Building strong partnerships with parents, carers, and professionals will be essential, as will your commitment to delivering high‑quality teaching, implementing best practice, and fostering a lifelong love of learning.

What we're looking for:

Early Years Level 3 qualification (Level 5 desirable)
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

Ability to manage and develop resources to support child development

High standard of written and oral communication

To review the full

Job Description and Person Specification for this role, please download the Job Pack below.

About Banstead Infant School Banstead Infant School is a happy, nurturing and forward thinking school. We have a strong collaborative approach to learning and our dedicated team of staff are committed to inspiring and enabling lifelong learners. The school’s strong ethos and curriculum, successfully encourages positive attitudes and qualities to support children in their learning. Our outstanding promotion of pupils’ personal development and welfare ensures children grow in confidence and self-esteem, which allows their personalities to flourish.

Our School sits within a newly established cluster of schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Banstead Infant School our cluster includes the following other schools;
The Vale, Mead Infant and Junior Schools, Cuddington Croft Primary School, Danetree Primary School and Floreat Wandsworth Primary School.

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

Access to a staff benefits portal

Community and collaboration working model

Please read the attached Join Our Community candidate pack for further…