Nursery Leader

Location: Midsomer Norton

* Nursery Leader

NEWFast Apply# Nursery Leader Employer Location :
Midsomer Norton, Somerset Contract Type:
Permanent

Hours:

Full Time Salary:
Grade 5 Scale 11-22 £ 22,667-£27,143 (35 hours)
Posted:
21st January 2026

Start Date:

2nd February 2026

Expires:
13th February 2026 12:00 PM Contract Type:
Permanent

Start Date:

2nd February 2026

Job :
1523760

Job Reference:
NURLDR-123

Start Date:

2nd February 2026
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Permanent
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Help Us Build Foundations in the Heart of Our Community Welton Primary School is seeking a dedicated and inspiring Nursery Leader to join our team. Set in the beautiful Welton Valley, our school is proud of its semi-rural setting and incredible outdoor learning spaces—including woodlands, ponds, and a fire pit cabin—which provide a magical environment for our youngest learners to grow.

The role is for 35 hours per week - Term Time only.

The Opportunity This is an exciting new opportunity to take a leading role in growing and developing our fantastic nursery provision. You will work in tandem with our teaching staff to make a real difference to the start our young learners get in life, utilising your passion for Early Years practice to shape the future of our setting.

Job Overview As Nursery Leader, you will provide robust leadership of the Nursery. Your primary focus will be effectively managing day-to-day operations while ensuring the highest standards of care and education are delivered with a long term goal of developing the EYFS curriculum as part of a team. You will support staff with the strategic implementation, planning, and monitoring of Nursery provision and policies to ensure every child thrives.

About You We are looking for a leader who shares our commitment to "Building Foundations in the Heart of our Community." To be successful, you will need:

Qualifications:

A minimum of a Level 3 Childcare qualification (a teaching or Early Years qualification is desirable).

Experience:

Proven experience of management within a nursery or Early Years setting, including staff management.

Knowledge:
Extensive knowledge of EYFS practice, including statutory requirements, safeguarding, and SEND inclusion.

Skills:

Excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with parents, staff, and the wider community.

At Welton Primary, you will be a part of a friendly and welcoming team within the Midsomer Norton Schools' Partnership.

Lead & Develop:
Take a leading role in the Nursery’s development and strategic direction.

Professional Growth:
Access to professional development opportunities to further your career. We work closely with BANES and regularly meet with the EYFS team to develop and enhance our nursery

Unique Environment:
Work in a setting that values outdoor learning, with direct access to the Midsomer Norton Greenway and exceptional on-site outdoor facilities.

How to Apply

If you are ready to lead with passion and help our children flourish, we would love to hear from you. If you would like to book a visit, we would love to show you around.

Welton Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:

Welton Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.### Welton Primary School Part of### Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership
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