Job Description

Nursery Lead (Newly Opening Provision) | West Bradford / Clitheroe

Location: West Bradford (Near Clitheroe), Lancashire (BB7 area) Salary: £28,000 - £33,000 per annum (Dependent on experience/qualifications) Contract: Full-Time, Permanent Start Date: 1st June 2026 (Founding Team Setup)

The Opportunity: Lead Our Early Years Launch

Are you a passionate Early Years practitioner ready to build a "gold-standard" nursery from the ground up? We are opening a brand-new Alternative Provision (AP) in West Bradford, Clitheroe, and we are seeking an inspirational Nursery Lead to head our early years phase.

Starting on 1st June 2026, you will be a founding member of our team. You will have a dedicated "pre-opening" window to design the nursery layout, select resources, and establish a nurturing, trauma-informed EYFS curriculum before our first little learners arrive.

Key Responsibilities

  • Phase Leadership: Take full responsibility for the daily management and pedagogical direction of the nursery setting.

  • Environment Design: Work with the Headteacher during the June/July setup phase to create a therapeutic, sensory-rich learning space.

  • EYFS Excellence: Implement a high-quality Early Years Foundation Stage framework tailored for children with emerging additional needs or SEMH.

  • Family Partnership: Act as the primary point of contact for parents and carers, building trust and stability from day one.

What We Are Looking For

  • Qualifications: Minimum Level 3 in Childcare/Early Years is essential. (EYPS, EYTS, or QTS with Early Years focus is highly desirable).

  • Leadership Experience: Previous experience as a Room Leader, Deputy Manager, or Nursery Manager is preferred.

  • Specialist Mindset: An understanding of how to support early communication and emotional regulation in a specialised setting.

  • The "Blank Canvas" Energy: You must be excited by the prospect of a newly opening provision and ready to roll up your sleeves during the setup phase.

Why Join Our New Clitheroe Nursery?

  • Founding Member: You won't just be "running" a nursery; you will be creating one. Your ideas will shape our culture.

  • Professional Growth: As our provision expands, so will your role. We are committed to funded CPD and leadership pathways.

  • Beautiful Setting: Work in a calm, rural West Bradford location designed to support the well-being of both staff and children.

  • Strategic Start Date: Starting on 1st June 2026 ensures you are fully inducted and have the setting exactly how you want it before the September term begins.

How to Apply

If you are searching for Nursery Lead jobs in Clitheroe or Early Years Management roles in the Ribble Valley, we want to hear from you.

Apply Now: Please send your CV and a short paragraph about your vision for a therapeutic nursery to rachael.boaler@twrecruitment.com Closing Date: 31 March 2026