Nursery Room Leader

Banstead 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 highquality teaching implementing best practice and fostering a lifelong love of learning.

What were 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 schools 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 2000 colleagues and over 17000 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 information.

The Details

Start Date: September 2026

Hours:37.5hrs a week - Monday - Friday 8.00am 4.00pm (Term-time 39 weeks)

Salary:GLF Associate 3.10 - MaxFTE

Pro-rata Salary:24202.94 - 25680.68

Contract Type:Permanent

Closing Date: Friday 22nd May at 9.30am

Interview Date:TBC