Nursery Room Leader - Term Time

Ashford Oaks Primary School, Ashford

• Ref:KCC886-3909-444S
• Posted:10/12/2025
• Pay:KSD (formerly KR6) Pro-Rata (Term Time Only)
• Start Date:02/02/2026 or 09/02/2026
• App Close Date:05/01/2026 at 12:00
• Interviews:07/01/2026

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We are delighted to announce the launch of a brand-new provision for two-year-olds within our maintained nursery as we lower our age range to expand the high-quality education and care we offer. We are looking for an enthusiastic, skilled, and nurturing Early Years Practitioner to help us shape this exciting new chapter.

About the Role
As Room Leader and part of our dedicated team, you will play a key role in establishing and delivering an engaging, caring, and developmentally appropriate environment for our youngest learners. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the creation and growth of a new setting from the very beginning.

About You:
We are looking for someone who:

• Holds a recognised (minimum) Level 3 Early Years qualification (essential)
• Has experience working with children aged two years
• Demonstrates a warm, responsive, and child-centred approach
• Has strong knowledge of the EYFS and child development
• Can contribute to a safe, stimulating learning environment
• Ideally holds Full Paediatric First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)

We Offer:

• The chance to shape a brand-new provision
• A supportive and collaborative nursery team
• Ongoing professional development
• A welcoming, inclusive, and well-resourced environment

If you are passionate about early years and excited by the opportunity to help build something new, we would love to hear from you!

Working hours - Monday to Friday Ideally 8am-3:25pm (although an 8.30am start time will be considered) term time only (39 Weeks). Our EYFS team meet on a Tuesday after the school day and finish at 5pm. This is to complete training, complete assessments on Tapestry, and enhance the environment. For more information please contact Mrs Sarah-Jane Sullivan, School Business Leader, on 01233 631259, or visit the school’s website www.ashfordoaks.kent.sch.uk 

Only applications submitted through https://www.kent-teach.com/ will be considered in the application process.

Information about the school

Ashford Oaks Primary School is nestled in a thriving community of young families. It has a maintained nursery that benefits from being able to access various resources from the school itself, and currently offers places for three and four-year-olds. Due to government changes around nursery places, we will also be offering places for two-year-olds from February 23rd 2026.

Ashford Oaks is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children and Young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure application via the Disclosure & Barring Service and check against the ISA Barred List for Children.

In compliance with KCSIE (Keeping Children Safe in Education), shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a self-disclosure form prior to the interview and disclose any relevant criminal history. A health questionnaire will also be required.

You can find our Child Protection Policy attached.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Sarah-Jane Sullivan
• Address:Oak Tree Road, Ashford, Kent, TN23 4QR
• Telephone: 01233 631259
• Email: office@ashfordoaks.kent.sch.uk

Fax: 01233 660795

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Child Protection Policy
• JD & Person Spec