Nursery Room Leader

Nursery Room Leader at St Andrew's Prep

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/SAP/39326

• Location: Meads, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN20 7RP


• Contract Type: Maternity Cover


• Contract Term: Full-Time


• Salary: £30,160.00 Annually (Actual)


• Closing Date: Midnight, Tue 5th May, 2026


• Positions Available: 1

About this Role

St Andrew's Prep is looking to recruit an experienced and committed Nursery Room Leader to take responsibility for classroom management and the welfare of all children in the Nursery, supporting their learning and personal, social, and emotional development. As the Nursery Room Leader, you will help create a safe, stimulating and nurturing environment, ensuring high-quality provision in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage framework.

We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic Nursery Room Leader who has full and relevant level 3 or above early years, experience within an Early Years setting and a good working knowledge of the statutory framework for the EYFS.

The successful candidate will bring warmth, professionalism, and a child-centred approach, working collaboratively with the Head of Nursery and wider team to deliver exceptional care and education.

1. Person Specification

• Experience in similar work in a similar environment


• Must have suitable experience in working with children aged under 24 months


• Must have full and relevant level 3 or above early years qualification and a good working knowledge of the statutory framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage (EFYS)


• NNEB


• NVQ Level 3 Early Years Care and Education


• NVQ Level 3 Early Years Educator


• NVQ Level 3 Children and Young People's Workforce


• Diploma in Early Years


• BTech in Early Years


• GCSEs in English and Mathematics, Grade C or above, or equivalent


• Good knowledge of EYFS and Early Years practice


• SEND experience or experience with individual needs

2. Terms and Conditions

• Salary: £30,160 annual salary


• Hours of Work: Full-time, all year round


• Other Benefits:
  
  
  
  • Free meals during working hours when the dining hall is open
  
  
  • Life Assurance
  
  
  • Free use of Charity facilities including pool and gym
  
  
  • Free tickets to College productions
  
  
  • Access to SPARKS App for virtual GP and physio appointments
  
  
  • Staff car park
  
  
  
  

Application Process

To apply, please visit the school's employment opportunities page and click the Apply Now button to complete the mandatory application form. An up-to-date CV and covering letter may be uploaded with this online application form.

Closing Date: Tuesday 05 May 2026

Early applications are encouraged. Applications will be considered upon receipt, and we reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy.

For further information please contact Human Resources Department on hr@eastbourne-college.co.uk or tel: .

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Related Documents

1. Nursery Room Leader JD-Apr 26.pdf

Contact Details

Aldila Dsouza



dadsouza@eastbourne-college.co.uk

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St Andrew's Prep

Open Data obtained from: Department for Education

Meads, Eastbourne

East Sussex

BN20 7RP

hr@standrewsprep.co.uk

http://www.standrewsprep.co.uk

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St Andrew's Prep is looking to recruit an experienced and committed Nursery Room Leader to take responsibility for classroom management and the welfare of all children in the Nursery, supporting their learning and personal, social, and emotional development. As the Nursery Room Leader, you will help create a safe, stimulating and nurturing environment, ensuring high-quality provision in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage framework.

We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic Nursery Room Leader who has full and relevant level 3 or above early years, experience within an Early Years setting and a good working knowledge of the statutory framework for the EYFS.

The successful candidate will bring warmth, professionalism, and a child-centred approach, working collaboratively with the Head of Nursery and wider team to deliver exceptional care and education.
1. Person Specification:

· Experience in similar work in a similar environment

· Must have suitable experience in working with children aged under 24 months

· Must have full and relevant level 3 or above early years qualification and a good working knowledge of the statutory framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage (EFYS)

- NNEB

- NVQ Level 3 Early Years Care and Education

- NVQ Level 3 Early Years Educator

- NVQ Level 3 Children and Young People's Workforce

- Diploma in Early Years

- BTech in Early Years

· GCSEs in English and Mathematics, Grade C or above, or equivalent

· Good knowledge of EYFS and Early Years practice

· SEND experience or experience with individual needs