Nursery Lead

Job . ECCS
• Position Type:
Head of Department/Faculty
• Pay Range: TLW 4
-10

Position

Start Date:

14/04/2026
• Contract Type:
Full‑time
• Contract Term:
Permanent

Application Close: 05/03/2026 Midnight
• Date of Interviews: ASAP

We are looking for a valuable new Nursery Lead to join our EYFS team: a fantastic opportunity for someone who is genuinely motivated by the desire to make a positive difference to pupils' lives.

• Passionate and committed individual who is an enthusiastic, calm person who will be able to support pupils' learning and development in collaboration with other teachers and support staff.
• Willingness to learn, coupled with good interpersonal skills and a desire to make a difference in the lives of children.
• EYFS childcare qualifications of level 3 or above.

• Lead a team of EYFS practitioners, plan activities, liaise with parents regarding new intakes, provide general class support and be a named key worker within our Nursery setting (2-4 years).
• Be committed to our school's ethos of positivity.
• Enjoy working hard in a supportive network of professionals.
• Be able to challenge and motivate all children to succeed.
• Have a love of learning and be committed to their own development.
• Be an adaptable team player with a good sense of humour.
• Have a good understanding of teaching systematics phonics.
• Hold a paediatric first aid certificate.

• Excellent professional development opportunities.
• A supportive and friendly community.
• Outstanding, collaborative partnerships with other local schools.
• Recognition of continuous service.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Access to our "Catalyst Employee Perks" platform, where you will be able to access a range of discounts from regular supermarkets, numerous retailers, family days out, restaurants and more.

Samantha Oxley (Head of School)
Tyssen Place
West Road, South Ockendon
Essex, RM15 6PG
Telephone: 01708 853200
Email:

Visits to the school are both positively encouraged and warmly welcomed. Also, you are very welcome to have an informal, confidential discussion with Samantha Oxley, our Head of School, about this vacancy. Please contact the school on 01708 853200 or email  to arrange these. Application packs are available on our school website, , in our latest news section. Application forms should be sent directly to the school to

We are a two‑form entry primary school and nursery set in extensive grounds on the periphery of Ockendon Village. Our school is only a 3 minute walk from South Ockendon station, which is on the C2C Fenchurch to Shoeburyness line and within easy reach (5 minutes) of the A13 and A127 into London/Southend and the Dartford Bridge. For further information please visit our website

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.