Level 3 Nursery Lead

Job Title:

Level 3 Nursery Lead - Fixed Term - 31.08.2027

E-ACT Greenfield Academy | Respect, Integrity, Perseverance, Consideration

E-ACT Greenfield Academy stands for respect, integrity, perseverance, and consideration. Through these core values, we create a nurturing environment where students can flourish academically and socially.

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Want to make a difference to young people?

Are you ready to embark on a rewarding journey within an educational community that values diversity, encourages collaboration, and celebrates excellence?

E-ACT Greenfield Academy is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Level 3 Nursery Lead to provide high-quality early years provision and lead our nursery setting. This is an exciting opportunity to shape a nurturing, stimulating environment where every child can thrive.

• Lead the planning and delivery of a creative, engaging EYFS curriculum
• Ensure high standards of care, learning, and safeguarding
• Monitor children's progress and maintain accurate records
• Support, coach, and model best practice for nursery staff
• Build positive partnerships with parents and external professionals

Pay range: SCP
12-17 - £18,788.23 - £20,380.74 - FTE: £28,598.00 - £31,022.00 - 32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year.

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths
• Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification (essential)
• Paediatric First Aid (or willingness to obtain)
• Safeguarding training (or willingness to complete)
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework
• Experience in an early years setting, ideally with leadership responsibility

Financial and Lifestyle

We offer a strong financial package including access to defined benefit pension schemes (LGPS or TPS), life cover at three times pensionable pay, and 31 days of annual leave for year-round employees. Staff can also benefit from the Cycle to Work scheme, promoting healthy and sustainable commuting.

Professional Growth and Development

We invest heavily in staff development through tailored INSET days and high-quality CPD opportunities. Teaching staff benefit from automatic TLR progression, a structured 9-point pay scale (M1 to UPS3), and full TLR payments for part-time colleagues fulfilling full responsibilities.

Culture and Wellbeing

Our people-first culture values every colleague. We support wellbeing through the Wisdom app and a free Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling and financial advice. Collaboration is at the heart of our Trust, encouraging shared learning and collective success.

E-ACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.

E-ACT is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.