Job Introduction
Kingsdown Nursery School is a maintained nursery school for 2-4 year olds. It is proudly part of the Lincolnshire Maintained Nursery School Federation.
We are looking for a Head of School to join our small, friendly and dedicated staff team.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a maintained nursery school as Head of School. Our school is part of a wider family of Nursery Schools across the county that work together, this means that not only will you work with the Kingsdown Nursery School team but also our wider team, so driving is essential.
With support from our Executive Headteacher you will be the day-to-day contact for our children, staff and families. Therefore, we need you to be positive, smiley, friendly and approachable. You need to be confident in your decisions and able to use your initiative. We are looking for someone who is organised and can think on their feet.
You need to believe that early education has the power to change children’s lives and want to offer our families the very best early years curriculum.
Part of your role will be as Designated Safeguarding Lead and Designated Teacher for Looked After Children.
You will be required to teach as part of the role but this will vary depending on the needs of the school.
We are passionate about our work with the wider Early Years sector so sharing good practice and supporting other schools and settings will be part of your role.
We strive to constantly improve and a key element to this is realising we are never finished, we are constantly looking for ways to be even better.
- Grade: L2 - 6
- Salary: £53,069 - £58,569
- Type of contract: Permanent
- Appointment: Full time
- Hours per week: 32.5
Closing date: Monday 8th June 2026
Ideally required for September 2026 but we would be willing to wait until January for the right person.
We welcome visits to the school please contact lmnsf-enquiries@lmnsf.education if you would like to arrange a time to meet us and find out more.
You can find more information and download an application form from our website.
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service, barred list check, references and medical checks. Pre-employment checks are in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
Fluency Duty
In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
The school advertising the vacancy will contact you directly regarding the outcome of your application and any interviews. When interviews are taking place schools will follow all Government and Public Health England Guidelines.
All shortlisted candidates will need to verify their eligibility to work in the UK at interview.
