The Role

Full Time, Permanent

Start date – 1st September 2023

Locations:  The Executive Head Teacher role has responsibility for nurseries on three sites, in Roehampton, Balham and Battersea.

The Governors of the Wandsworth Federation of Maintained Nurseries are looking for an inspiring, committed and dynamic individual to become our next Executive Head Teacher. They will care deeply about early years education and particularly the importance of equality, diversity and inclusion.

Our children are at the heart of everything we do.

We are the largest maintained provider of nursery schools in Wandsworth, and fulfil a strategic role in early years provision across the Local Authority. We potentially cater for over 200 children across our four sites, and the children range from 0–5 years old. Many come from disadvantaged backgrounds, and we are immensely proud of our outstanding inclusive provision.

If you think you could lead our innovative provision, please arrange to visit our nurseries. Please contact Rachel Rollerson at Somerset Nursery the school office on 020 7223 5455 or by email rrollerson@somerset.wandsworth.sch.uk to arrange visits to our settings. We look forward to welcoming you to our federation of nursery schools.

An information pack, including a Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below 

Alternatively, please contact Lesley Lynch Senior HR Officer, on 07929874351 or email: csschools@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk to receive an application pack or with enquiries regarding the application process.

Completed application should be returned to the school by email: csschools@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk.

Please call 020 8871 8270 or email csschools@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk and confirm the receipt of your application

Closing Date: Sunday 12th March 2023 (at midnight)

Interview date: 27th March 2023

The Wandsworth Federation of Maintained Nurseries celebrates diversity, equality and inclusion in all that we do. We are working hard to increase the diversity of our workforce by recruiting, developing and retaining the most talented people of all backgrounds and valuing the varied skills, experiences and perspectives they can bring to reflect the diverse community we serve. We strive to ensure that applicants are considered solely based on their skills and abilities. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Please note that we do not accept CVs

Wandsworth Federation of Maintained Nursery Schools (WFMNS)

Somerset Nursery School and Children’s Centre                        

157-159 Battersea Church Road,
London, SW11 3ND
Tel: 020 7223 5455
Email: admin@somerset.wandsworth.sch.uk
Website: www.somerset.wandsworth.sch.uk

Balham Nursery School and Children’s Centre

73 Endlesham Road, Balham, London SW12 8JL
Tel: 020 8673 4055

Email: admin@balham-nursery.wandsworth.sch.uk

Website: https://balham-nursery.wandsworth.sch.uk

Eastwood Nursery School and Children’s Centre

166 Roehampton Lane

London, SW15 4HR

Tel: 020 8876 3976

Email: edn@eastwood.wandsworth.sch.uk

Website: https://eastwood.wandsworth.sch.uk  

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils