Head of Nursery

We have a new opportunity at our leading Nursery School. We are recruiting for:

Head of Nursery

40 hours per week - year round

Situated in sixty acres of stunning parkland in the grounds of The Downs School, Bertie’s Nursery School is seeking to appoint a new Head of Nursery.

This a rare and truly exciting opportunity to be part of a very special community. As our current Head of Nursery leaves us for retirement, we are looking to appoint another exceptional individual who will ensure Bertie’s continues to offer an outstanding environment that exceeds the expectations of families and offers a caring, nurturing and stimulating setting where children thrive.

Closing date: 11.59 pm Sunday 27 September 2026
Interview date: Wednesday 7 October 2026

We aim to appoint with a start date of 4 January 2027

We strive to employ outstanding educational practitioners as ultimately, they determine the
success of the children and the School in the future. Our successful candidate will be
dedicated and passionate, with an ability to enthuse, stimulate and excite our pupils in their
learning.

To apply, please download and read the job description and download and complete the application form below.

The Downs is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The School may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants and all applicants will be required to provide details of their online profile, including social media account names/handles, as part of their application.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions on a self-declaration form in advance of attending an interview (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children."

Head of Nursery Candidate Pack

Application form