Job Description

Lead Nursery Teacher - September 2025 Start

📍 Ealing | 3-Form Entry Academy School
🗓 Full-Time | Permanent/Long-term | Interviews Underway

Are you a passionate and experienced Early Years educator ready to take the next step into leadership? Tradewind Recruitment is delighted to be supporting a large, inclusive, and forward-thinking academy school in Ealing in their search for a Lead Nursery Teacher to join their well-established Early Years team this September 2025.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a 3-form entry academy with a strong community ethos, excellent facilities, and a dynamic Early Years department committed to play-based, child-centred learning.

About the School:

  • Rated Good with Outstanding features by Ofsted

  • Large school site with exceptional outdoor space and purpose-built EYFS setting

  • Supportive and collaborative SLT who value professional development

  • Focus on creative, hands-on learning across all key stages

  • Strong links with parents, local community and external EYFS networks

Your Role as Lead Nursery Teacher:

  • Oversee the planning and delivery of a rich, engaging curriculum in line with EYFS framework

  • Lead and inspire a team of Nursery support staff and practitioners

  • Track progress and development, ensuring high standards and inclusive practice

  • Collaborate with Reception colleagues and senior leaders to support school-wide priorities

  • Play a key part in developing early intervention strategies and school readiness

What We're Looking For:

  • QTS (or equivalent Early Years teaching qualification)

  • Significant classroom experience within an Early Years setting

  • Proven leadership capabilities or readiness to step into a leadership role

  • Excellent knowledge of EYFS curriculum, safeguarding, and early development

  • A team player with energy, vision, and a deep passion for early education

Why Choose Tradewind Recruitment?

  • Work with a former primary teacher as your dedicated consultant

  • Access to roles at high-performing schools across Ealing and West London

  • No umbrella companies - weekly PAYE pay

  • Exclusive CPD via The National College - including leadership training

  • Trusted agency with a reputation for supporting educators into the right roles

📅 Interviews are being held now, with a view to appoint the right candidate swiftly. This is a brilliant opportunity to step into a meaningful and rewarding role in a well-respected Ealing academy.

📩 Apply now or get in touch with the Tradewind team to learn more.