Experienced Senior Nursery Leader – Horsham – Immediate Start!
Are you a skilled early years professional with proven leadership experience? We’re looking for an exceptional Senior Nursery Leader to join our dedicated team in Horsham. If you’re ready to take the next step in your career, we want to hear from you!
What We’re Looking For:
We need someone who can hit the ground running!
Minimum 2 years' experience as a Room Leader or Third-in-Charge
Level 3 Early Years Qualification (Full & Relevant – essential)
Strong leadership, organisation, and communication skills
A genuine passion for shaping children’s early development
If you’ve successfully led a room, supported staff, and understand what it takes to deliver outstanding care, this is your opportunity to move into a senior leadership role with impact.
Outstanding Benefits – Supporting You & Your Family:
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Competitive salary: £32K – £34K (negotiable for highly experienced candidates)
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Huge 45% childcare discount – ideal for early years professionals with children of their own!
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25 days annual leave plus your birthday off – we celebrate YOU!
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Private healthcare and wellbeing support
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Full training provided + access to our Leadership Development Program
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Be part of a warm, supportive, and fun team that values your contribution
Your Role:
As a Senior Nursery Leader, you will:
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Ensure the highest standards of care, safety, and safeguarding
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Lead and mentor Room Leaders and their teams
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Deliver the EYFS curriculum with confidence and creativity
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Foster strong partnerships with families and external professionals
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Create a positive, inspiring environment for both children and staff
Location: Horsham
Schedule: Full-time, Monday to Friday
Bring your experience, passion, and leadership skills—and enjoy a role where your own family is supported too.
Apply now and become a key part of our nurturing, forward-thinking nursery team!
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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