Head of School

What skills and experience we're looking for

We wish to appoint a Head of School to start September 2026 at Ethelred Nursery School. This post provides an exciting opportunity to take on a new challenge as Head of School, working alongside the Federation senior leadership team to manage an outstanding nursery school. This post will require an experienced teacher, ideally with senior leadership experience of leading on school improvement, with previous line management responsibilities and a background in SEND.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer

• an opportunity to demonstrate your leadership skills
• a supportive leadership team within the federation
• working alongside a committed team
• an opportunity to be creative, strategic and inspire others
• contribute to the remodelling of the school to ensure its sustainability

You will have

• excellent early years practice and knowledge of children’s development from - birth to 5
• experience of working closely with families
• experience of managing SEND
• the ability to inspire and lead a team
• relevant knowledge and expertise
• a friendly, calm and supportive approach
• excellent oral and written communication skills
• enthusiasm for continuing your own professional development

Further details about the role

Further information

Closing date for applications

Midday, Friday 5th June 2026

Shortlisting

Monday 8th June 2026

Interviews

Thursday 18th June 2026

To obtain a recruitment pack including a Job Description and Person Specification, please contact admin@holmewoodnurseryschool.org.uk. You will be expected to complete an application form and attend an interview.

If you would like to arrange a school visit, please call Jacqueline Edwards on 0208 674 2186 to make an appointment.

How to apply

Please send your completed application form to admin@holmewoodnurseryschool.org.uk.

Lambeth Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and external agencies to share this commitment.

The successful candidate will be asked to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service. Further information about the disclosure can be found at www.gov.uk/dbs. Applicants will be required to declare that they are not a disqualified person under the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2009

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.