Nursery Lead - Stockland C of E Primary Academy
- East Devon
- Full Time
- Starting Salary: £28,598 per annum
Stockland CofE Primary Academy is well-regarded for its inclusive approach and excellent support provided for children and families. We are an inclusive learning setting that is forward thinking, innovative and committed to ensuring that all of our children achieve excellence as happy, enthusiastic and purposeful learners.
We have a vacancy within our new nursery provision for a Nursery Lead.
We are looking for exceptional candidates who will:
- Hold a minimum of a level 3 qualification in children and young people’s workforce or equivalent
- Have a minimum of 2 years’ recent experience, working in a preschool or nursery setting, ideally already in a senior practitioner or leader role.
- Have an excellent working knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage and current Ofsted statutory guidance
- Will be enthusiastic, flexible and highly motivated working alongside the preschool and ACE Enhanced Services team to support children across all areas of the EYFS curriculum
- Will be expected to show a high degree of initiative and be able to react to given solutions with integrity and compassion
- Inspire and motivate children and enable them to be the best that they can be
- Have the ability to encourage every child to learn and achieve and has enthusiasm, skill and desire to make a difference
- Have a passion to ensure high expectations for all ensuring that they make outstanding progress
We welcome applications from highly motivated individuals who will work effectively as part of our excellent team and contribute to wider early years life, building positive relationships with all members of our community. We are looking for applicants who are dedicated to making a difference to children’s lives and to ensure every child has the opportunities they deserve.
Interested?
If you feel you want to join a Trust with a very supportive and highly skilled team and if you can inspire children and enable them to reach their full potential, then please send in your application.
We offer excellent opportunities and development for all our staff throughout their careers.
Please see job description for full details (attached below)
Apply:
For further information please email Andrea Johnson, HR Advisor, by email: andrea.johnson@acexcellence.co.uk
An application and equal opportunities form are available to download from our website: ACE Trust Vacancies | Academies for Character and Excellence | Devon or by emailing the recruitment team.
Applications must be completed and emailed to recruitment@acexcellence.co.uk by 9am on Monday 12th January 2026 with interviews to be held shortly after this date.
ACE | Stockland C of E Primary School | Devon
This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and a fluency in English.
We are committed to safeguarding and the welfare of children and young people and we expect our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.