Nursery Leader in Shrewsbury

Are you a passionate and experienced Early Years professional looking for an opportunity to lead a small, nurturing setting at the heart of a local community?

We are seeking a dedicated Nursery Leader to manage a friendly village pre-school, which provides high-quality early years education to a small group of 11–12 children. This is a rewarding role for someone who values building strong relationships and making a meaningful impact on children’s early development.

The Nursery Leader will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the pre-school, creating a safe, welcoming, and stimulating environment where children can learn through play and exploration.

Applicants must hold a minimum Level 3 Early Years qualification, with experience working in an early years setting. Leadership or senior experience is desirable but not essential for the right candidate. You should be warm, organised, enthusiastic, and confident in leading a small team and setting.

Hours will be 8:30-16:00, 5 days a week and support will be offered through additional support staff and a DSL. Planning will be left however some additional prep may be required to ensure it is ready to deliver to the children including prepping resources and equipment.

About Tara

We provide a dedicated and committed service to candidates, supporting teachers and support staff in their search for suitable & regular work and excellent Teacher Referral Bonuses. Tara Professional Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer, and encourages applications from all interested parties.

All applicants will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.

We are committed to the safeguarding of children and young people and work diligently to help raise the standards of education within our schools. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.