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Woodland Nursery Early Years Room Lead (0-2 Year Olds)
| Posting date: | 22 May 2025 |
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| Salary: | £30,056 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 June 2025 |
| Location: | SK9 5DW |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Pownall Hall School |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Pownall Hall School is committed to co-education and aims to provide a caring, disciplined, safe and secure family environment, where all pupils are enabled and encouraged to maximise their academic, sporting, musical and creative potential. The School aims to instil traditional values of courtesy, good manners, mutual respect, tolerance and compassion in its pupils and help them develop self-discipline and good working habits for the future. The all-round personal development of each and every pupil lies at its heart.
Ethos
Our School’s ethos is underpinned by Christian values. It aims to create a calm, caring and supportive environment where pupils, parents and all members of staff play a valuable part and are able to enjoy a sense of belonging within the family community.
Safeguarding, health, safety and welfare
The health, safety and welfare of all the pupils at Pownall Hall School are of paramount importance to all adults who work at the school and govern it. All our children have the right to protection and to have their safety guarded. The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Pownall Hall School will safeguard and promote the welfare of children who are pupils at the school.
Pownall Hall School
Tucked away in 8-acres of leafy Wilmslow countryside, Pownall Hall School is a place where childhood is celebrated, curiosity is encouraged, and learning comes to life. Welcoming children from six months to 11 years, we are more than just a school – we’re a close-knit community of pupils, parents, staff, governors and friends, all working together to create a safe, supportive environment where children can grow in confidence and ability.
Our curriculum is broad, hands-on and full of variety, designed to spark young imaginations and bring out the best in every child. With safeguarding at the heart of everything we do, we aim to give children a joyful school experience – one where they feel known, supported and excited to learn.
Our setting gives us something really special: from our woodland forest school and wildlife pond to the Boddington Theatre and full-sized sports hall, every space has been designed to inspire. It’s a place where children can explore, discover and enjoy being children - every single day.
Woodland Nursery Room Lead
Employment Type: Full time, all year round
Working Pattern: 4 days per week (with 6 weeks annual leave)
Salary: £30,056 per annum
Pownall Hall School is looking for a passionate and nurturing Room Lead to join our much-loved Woodland Nursery, providing high-quality care and education for children aged 6 months to 2 years. Sitting between our Early Years Practitioners and Head of Nursery, this is a wonderful opportunity for someone looking to develop their leadership experience while staying hands-on in a magical, child-centred setting.
As Room Lead, you will work closely with the Head of Nursery and Head of EYFS to:
• Lead daily room operations and ensure a safe, nurturing environment for every child
• Support and guide your room team, modelling outstanding practice
• Plan, implement and evaluate a play-based curriculum in line with the EYFS framework
• Build warm, trusting relationships with families, encouraging parent engagement
• Champion outdoor learning and creativity within our beautiful woodland setting
• Contribute to the wider nursery vision and whole-school community
We are ideally seeking someone who is:
• Level 3 or above qualified in Early Years (Level 4/5 desirable)
• Must have experience with 0-2 year olds
• Experienced in working within nursery or EYFS settings
• Passionate about child-led, nature-inspired learning
• A warm, positive communicator and team player
• Keen to develop leadership skills in a supportive environment
Why Join Pownall?
• 4-day working week with 6 weeks annual leave
• Free hot lunches, drinks and snacks
• Free on-site parking
• No uniform
• Competitive pension scheme
• Daily paid breaks
• Beautiful, leafy 8-acre school setting with rich outdoor learning spaces
• Annual CPD and excellent career development opportunities
• A welcoming, creative and family-feel team culture
The list above indicates the range of duties involved and is not intended to be all-inclusive. The position requires the post-holder to be flexible and to show initiative. The post holder may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the school.
Our commitment to safeguarding
Pownall Hall School is committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates – you can read more about this in our Safer Recruitment policy available on our website. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.
Ethos
Our School’s ethos is underpinned by Christian values. It aims to create a calm, caring and supportive environment where pupils, parents and all members of staff play a valuable part and are able to enjoy a sense of belonging within the family community.
Safeguarding, health, safety and welfare
The health, safety and welfare of all the pupils at Pownall Hall School are of paramount importance to all adults who work at the school and govern it. All our children have the right to protection and to have their safety guarded. The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Pownall Hall School will safeguard and promote the welfare of children who are pupils at the school.
Pownall Hall School
Tucked away in 8-acres of leafy Wilmslow countryside, Pownall Hall School is a place where childhood is celebrated, curiosity is encouraged, and learning comes to life. Welcoming children from six months to 11 years, we are more than just a school – we’re a close-knit community of pupils, parents, staff, governors and friends, all working together to create a safe, supportive environment where children can grow in confidence and ability.
Our curriculum is broad, hands-on and full of variety, designed to spark young imaginations and bring out the best in every child. With safeguarding at the heart of everything we do, we aim to give children a joyful school experience – one where they feel known, supported and excited to learn.
Our setting gives us something really special: from our woodland forest school and wildlife pond to the Boddington Theatre and full-sized sports hall, every space has been designed to inspire. It’s a place where children can explore, discover and enjoy being children - every single day.
Woodland Nursery Room Lead
Employment Type: Full time, all year round
Working Pattern: 4 days per week (with 6 weeks annual leave)
Salary: £30,056 per annum
Pownall Hall School is looking for a passionate and nurturing Room Lead to join our much-loved Woodland Nursery, providing high-quality care and education for children aged 6 months to 2 years. Sitting between our Early Years Practitioners and Head of Nursery, this is a wonderful opportunity for someone looking to develop their leadership experience while staying hands-on in a magical, child-centred setting.
As Room Lead, you will work closely with the Head of Nursery and Head of EYFS to:
• Lead daily room operations and ensure a safe, nurturing environment for every child
• Support and guide your room team, modelling outstanding practice
• Plan, implement and evaluate a play-based curriculum in line with the EYFS framework
• Build warm, trusting relationships with families, encouraging parent engagement
• Champion outdoor learning and creativity within our beautiful woodland setting
• Contribute to the wider nursery vision and whole-school community
We are ideally seeking someone who is:
• Level 3 or above qualified in Early Years (Level 4/5 desirable)
• Must have experience with 0-2 year olds
• Experienced in working within nursery or EYFS settings
• Passionate about child-led, nature-inspired learning
• A warm, positive communicator and team player
• Keen to develop leadership skills in a supportive environment
Why Join Pownall?
• 4-day working week with 6 weeks annual leave
• Free hot lunches, drinks and snacks
• Free on-site parking
• No uniform
• Competitive pension scheme
• Daily paid breaks
• Beautiful, leafy 8-acre school setting with rich outdoor learning spaces
• Annual CPD and excellent career development opportunities
• A welcoming, creative and family-feel team culture
The list above indicates the range of duties involved and is not intended to be all-inclusive. The position requires the post-holder to be flexible and to show initiative. The post holder may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the school.
Our commitment to safeguarding
Pownall Hall School is committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates – you can read more about this in our Safer Recruitment policy available on our website. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.