Nursery Teacher with QTS (Nursery Lead) - Full-time

Horsted School, Chatham

• Ref:MED887-2439-29T
• Posted:01/08/2025
• Pay:MPS / UPS + TLR (Dependant on experience)
• Start Date:Jan 2026 (or earlier if available)
• App Close Date:28/08/2025 at 23:00
• Interviews:29 & 30 September

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Location: Horsted School, Chatham, Kent ME5 9TF

Salary: MPS/UPS + TLR (depending on experience)

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

Start Date: January 2026 (or sooner if available)

Closing Date: 19th September 2025

Interviews: 29th &  30th September

At Horsted School, we are looking for an inspirational, passionate, and experienced Nursery Teacher with QTS to lead our brand-new nursery provision for children aged 3 to 4 which is due to open in January 2026.

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to shape the future of early years education within our school community. We are seeking someone who shares our commitment to nurturing young minds and creating a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment where every child can flourish.

🌱 About the Role

You will play a pivotal role in establishing and leading our new nursery setting. Your responsibilities will include:
- Designing and delivering an outstanding EYFS curriculum tailored to 3–4-year-olds.
- Creating a warm, welcoming, and safe environment.
- Collaborating with senior leaders to develop routines, policies, and a strong team ethos.
- Building strong relationships with families and the wider community.
- Leading and supporting a small team of nursery staff to ensure high-quality care and education.

👤 Person Specification

Essential:

- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with experience in Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
- A proven track record of outstanding teaching in an early years setting.
- Deep understanding of child development and the EYFS statutory framework.
- Experience in leading or contributing to the development of early years provision.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- A nurturing, creative, and reflective approach to teaching and leadership.

Desirable:

- Experience in setting up or significantly developing a nursery or early years unit.
- Paediatric First Aid qualification.
- Experience working with children with SEND.
- Knowledge of effective parental engagement strategies.

🌈 We Offer:

- A unique opportunity to lead and shape a brand-new nursery provision.
- A supportive and forward-thinking leadership team.
- High-quality CPD and leadership development opportunities.
- A vibrant school community with enthusiastic children and engaged families.
- A beautiful learning environment with access to outdoor space and resources.

📅 Further Information

Please visit our school website https://www.horstedschool.co.uk or contact the school office on office@horstedschool.co.uk or 01634 335400 for any additional information.  Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged

Information about the school

Horsted School is a federated Infant and Junior school comprising 14 classes. We are proud to have been rated Good in recent Ofsted inspections, with several features highlighted as Outstanding. Our school community includes 428 pupils, supported by a dedicated team of staff and a committed Governing Body.

As an employer, we place high value on honesty, respect, diligence, and commitment, while also prioritising the well-being of our staff.

Horsted School is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff to share this commitment.

For further information, please contact the school office on 01634 335405. We warmly welcome visits to the school.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Jenny Baker
• Address:The Bluebell Federation, C/O Swingate Primary School, Sultan Road, Lords Wood, Kent, ME5 8TJ
• Telephone: 01634 336472
• Email: hrteam@thebluebellfederation.co.uk

Documents

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• Job Description & Person Specification