PreSchool & Nursery Lead

Thank you for your interest in the role of Nursery and Pre-School Lead Practitioner at Edith Weston Academy, we hope you will feel inspired to apply to be part of our team.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Nursery and Pre-School Practitioner (Level 3+) to join our team as a Lead within our provision. This vacancy is a full-time post. We also have a Wrap Around Care Lead position available should you wish to combine the two positions.

We are looking for someone who can:

·        Plan and deliver an exciting environment with an engaging provision to enthuse our early learners.  

·        Foster a positive and inclusive culture that promotes well-being and strong early foundations to support future academic excellence

·        Assess student progress and provide timely feedback to support their learning journey

·        Collaborate with colleagues to share best practices and resources

·        Build strong relationships with children, parents, and colleagues to support the holistic development of each child

Contract Type:  Permanent

Start Date: September 2026

Hours: 8:00 – 3:55 (37 hours per week). 39 weeks.

Salary:  Grade 9 (£27,254 pro rata)

Edith Weston Academy is a supportive place to work with a committed staff team.   Everyone in our team is passionate about our school so we only want the very best people working with our children.  We expect everyone to be committed to making our school the best it can be for the children, willing to go the extra mile every day and be actively involved in all aspects of school life.

Edith Weston Academy is part of the Brooke Hill Academy Trust comprised of three primary schools in Rutland and Lincolnshire.  One of the driving values of our MAT is that our schools are treated as individuals, have their own character and serve their own unique communities. We share a common bond and work closely together to provide many opportunities for the children to work, learn and have fun with other children from across the Trust. 

Visits to the school are encouraged and can be arranged by contacting kate.rickett@brookehillacademytrust.education or by telephoning 01780 720 025.

For more information about our school, please visit our website www.edithwestonprimary.co.uk or visit the Trust website www.brookehillacademytrust.co.uk to download an application pack.

To apply, please complete the application form and return with a supporting statement and this to slt@brookehillacademytrust.education .  Please ensure your supporting statement covers the aspects of the person specification below (using the headings):

-            Experience, Knowledge and Understanding

-            Skills

-            Personal Ethos

The application form and supporting statement will be used to shortlist candidates against the person specification.

If you have any questions or require further information, please email: kate.rickett@brookehillacademytrust.education

Visits to the school will be welcomed and can be arranged via email or contact the school office (01780 720 025):

The closing date for this post is 1st June 2026

We have scheduled interviews to take place on 17th June 2026. Should this date not be suitable, please let us know at point of application.

Please be aware that we are committed to safer recruitment and safeguarding, and all offers of employment will be conditional pending positive references, enhanced DBS, qualifications and medical checks. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

Please visit our website to view our safeguarding policies. Wherever possible, references will be gathered after shortlisting prior to interview.

Thank you again for considering joining our team at Edith Weston Academy, we look forward to meeting you soon.