Head of School - Bowerdean and Mapledean Nursery - Mapledean site
About This Role
Bowerdean and Mapledean Nursery School offers an outstanding, vibrant, and nurturing early years provision to families in the heart of High Wycombe. We are committed to providing high quality early education where children feel valued, confident, and inspired to learn through curiosity, creativity, and play. Our inclusive ethos and strong community partnerships are central to everything we do.
We are a split site Nursery School and are seeking an experienced and passionate Head of School to lead our dedicated team, champion outstanding provision, and drive the continued success at our Mapledean site under the guidance of the Headteacher.
The Role
As Head of School, you will:
Provide inspirational leadership to staff, children, and families
Ensure high standards of teaching, learning, and care across the nursery
Lead safeguarding with a commitment to the highest levels of child protection
Work collaboratively with the Headteacher governors, the local authority, and the wider community
Manage staffing and resources efficiently
Promote an inclusive, child centred culture where every child thrives
Drive continuous improvement and maintain a strong strategic vision for early years excellence
Be responsible for planning, with a 0.7 teaching commitment
About You
We are looking for someone who is:
A qualified teacher with substantial early years experience
Knowledgeable about EYFS, child development, and early years pedagogy
A strong communicator who builds positive relationships with families and staff
Organised, resilient, and confident in managing operations and compliance
Committed to safeguarding, inclusion, and high quality early education
Enthusiastic, compassionate, and innovative in their approach
We Offer
A warm, supportive, and welcoming school community
Committed and experienced early years staff
Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development
A setting with a strong reputation and a clear vision for the future
The chance to make a real and lasting impact on children’s early learning
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