Nursery Staff

Nursery roles - Furzefield Primary Academy starting September 2026. Please note: you can only apply for these roles via the LEO Academy Trust website - leoacademytrust.co.uk.

Ready to take the next step in your Early Years career? Due to an exciting expansion, LEO Academy Trust is seeking passionate individuals for a range of vital roles, including:

• Nursery Managers
• Nursery Practitioners
• Nursery Assistants
• Nursery Midday Supervisors
• Early Years Educator Apprentices

The nursery will be open from 07:30 – 18:00 and working patterns will be from 07:30 or until 18:00.

Join our growing team and commit to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, helping us provide a high standard of care and education in a stimulating, secure, and friendly environment for children aged 9 months to 5 years. If you are a caring professional eager to contribute to a positive and progressive team where every child can thrive, we want to hear from you.

Nursery Manager
Salary (FTE) - PS8/9 £36,873 - £45,135
Actual Annual Salary - range £35,172 - £43,052
Hours & working pattern - 40hrs per week, term time plus 1 week to be worked in the school holidays

Nursery Practitioner
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent early years qualification; job shares considered.
Salary (FTE) - PS4 £25,052 - £26,825
Actual annual salary - depending on working hours
Hours & working pattern - Mon – Fri :00 up to 45 per week, term time plus 1 week to be worked in the school holidays

Nursery Assistant
Salary (FTE) - PS3 £24,330
Actual annual salary - depending on working hours
Hours & working pattern - Mon – Fri working pattern to be negotiated between :00

Nursery Midday Supervisor
Salary (FTE) - PS1/2 £23,858
Actual Annual Salary - range £2,775 - £5,550
Hours & working pattern - Up to 2 hours per day 11:00 - 13:00 Monday – Friday

Early Years Educator Apprentice
Course duration up to 18 months plus 3 months EPA.
Salary - £12,514 for first year, after 1 year rate will be national wage minimum wage depending on age.
Actual Annual Salary - £12,514 approx £8 per hour.
Hours & working pattern - Minimum of 30 hours per week.

All salary information is dependent on experience and qualifications.

What You Will Bring
A genuine love for working with children and a commitment to providing high-quality Early Years education.
The ability to build strong, positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.
A proactive "can-do" attitude and a willingness to contribute to the wider Academy community.
Excellent communication skills and a good understanding of the EYFS framework.

Why Choose LEO Academy Trust?
LEO Academy Trust champions continuous professional development and delivers a programme of in‑house CPD. We also work with a range of partners to offer accessible training for all staff, including e‑learning and face‑to‑face workshops. We believe in the importance of succession planning and are well‑placed to support you in your next challenge.

By joining LEO Academy Trust, you will benefit from:

• Opportunities to work across different academies within the Trust.
• A commitment to promotion opportunities, encouraging "home‑grown" talent.
• A wide‑ranging health and wellbeing offer for all staff.
• Access to advanced technology to support your role and reduce workload.
• A supportive network of colleagues dedicated to excellence in education.

The Small Print
All candidates should detail how they meet the aspects of the person specification for the role. You should describe your suitability against the person specification, ensuring that you cover all essential criteria by providing evidence and examples of proven experience. We are unable to accept CVs without a completed application.

In line with statutory requirements, all appointments are subject to satisfactory pre‑employment checks. These include:

• Obtaining an enhanced DBS certificate.
• Confirmation of identity and the right to work in the UK.
• Overseas checks where applicable.
• Verification of professional qualifications.
• Checking at least two professional references and explanations for any gaps in employment.

As part of our due diligence and in line with KCSIE guidance, an online search (including social media) will be conducted for all shortlisted candidates.

LEO Academy Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a supportive and inclusive working environment in which all individuals are able to make best use of their skills. Applications are invited from all members of the community. We do not discriminate against staff on the basis of age, race, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, religion, faith or belief (Equality Act 2010 protected characteristics). The principles of non‑discrimination and equality of opportunity also apply to the way in which staff and Trust treat visitors, volunteers, contractors and former staff members.

Reasonable Adjustments
Should you require any reasonable adjustments to support you in applying for this role, at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact the Recruitment team to tell us what changes or help you might need.

Safeguarding & Equal Opportunities
LEO Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Please read about our commitment to safeguarding as well as other important information in the Applicant Guide on our website.

Other Information
Please note that LEO Academy Trust reserves the right to close the advert early and interview before the closing date. We therefore encourage early applications.