Nursery Room Leader at Wiltshire Council

Salary: Salary Range (FTE): G12G14, 29,06431,022 per annum (full-time equivalent)
Actual Salary: 26,18127,945 per annum for 38.75 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term time only, including TD days). Salary is paid in 12 equal monthly instalments.

Hours of work: 38.75 hours per week, working 39 weeks per year (term time only, including TD days)
Working pattern: Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 4.00pm

Contract type: Permanent

This is not a Wiltshire Council vacancy therefore please contact Princecroft Primary School for further information.

We are looking to appoint a committed Nursery Room Leader to support the care and learning of 2- and 3-year-olds, working closely with the Nursery Teacher to plan engaging activities and lead a small team. The role involves ensuring a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment, while building positive relationships with children, staff, and parents.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting childrens early development, promoting curiosity, independence, and a love of learning through high-quality provision. You will also contribute to the day-to-day organisation of the setting, supporting colleagues and maintaining high standards of care, learning, and safeguarding at all times.

Full details of the role can be found in the job description and person specification.

The successful applicant will support a community where everyone is encouraged to reach their potential, work together toward shared goals, feel valued, enjoy a positive environment, and build relationships founded on kindness and trust.

Please do not submit applications via the Indeed website, applications should be completed through MNT, we kindly note that CVs cannot be accepted.

Our School:

Princecroft Primary School is a small, friendly school and nursery for children aged 2 to 11, serving families in Warminster and the surrounding area. We are incredibly proud of our strong, supportive communityhappy and engaged children, dedicated staff, and families who work closely with us to help every child thrive.

We are fortunate to have an exceptionally skilled and passionate teaching team, supported by outstanding support staff. Together, we have the highest aspirations for every child and create a nurturing environment where individuals are known, valued, and encouraged to achieve their very best.

At Princecroft, we offer a rich and inspiring curriculum designed to spark curiosity, promote a love of learning, and broaden horizons. Our school environment is carefully designed to be a joyful, calm, and stimulating spaceone where children feel safe, motivated, and ready to learn.

Visitors often comment on our pupils excellent behaviour, the calm and purposeful atmosphere, and the strong relationships that underpin our school culture. Our Calm School Codeencouraging children to act kindly, move calmly, and speak politelyreflects the ethos we live by every day. OFSTED praised our pupils behaviour as impeccable and outstanding.

If you are looking to work in a collaborative, values-led school where children come first and staff are supported to grow and flourish, we would love to hear from you

We warmly welcome visits to our school and would be delighted to show you around our school.

Why choose Pickwick Academy Trust?

Youll be joining a trusted community that is built on shared values and genuine care for every learner. As part of 21 schools, you will benefit from shared expertise, strong professional development, and clear pathways for progression. Our scale allows us to invest in high-quality training, mentoring, and resources to help you succeed. we offer a supportive, inclusive workplace where staff wellbeing truly matters, including;

• External applicants should nominate their line manager; if they have previously worked in a school, this reference must come from the Headteacher.
• Internal applicants who are applying for a role in a different Pickwick School must nominate the Headteacher from the Pickwick Academy Trust school they are currently working in.
• Internal applicants who are applying for a role in their current school must nominate a senior leader who is not the Headteacher (e.g., Deputy Headteacher, Assistant Headteacher, or the Director of Education for the school)
• Internal applicants to central team roles must nominate a senior leader either from the central team or from the Trust school that they are currently working in.

Closing date: 12noon on Friday, 29th May 2026

Interview Date: Thursday 4th June 2026

Anticipated Start Date: 1st July 2026

Please be aware that this role may be closed ahead of the deadline if sufficient applications are received.

Safeguarding:

Pickwick Academy Trust is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, governors, trustees and volunteers to share this commitment.

Please note that this role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. As such, all applicants are required to disclose any criminal convictions, cautions, warnings, or reprimands, even if they are considered spent. An enhanced DBS check will be undertaken prior and a requirement to the commencement of any employment.

References will be requested at the shortlisting stage for all roles and may be used during the interview process. If any of your previous employments includes working with children, one referee must be from that role regardless of whether it is your current or most recent position. If you currently work in a Pickwick Academy School, please nominate your current Headteacher. All gaps in employment must be accounted for and explained in the relevant section of the application form.

In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2025 and our safer recruitment procedures, an online search will be carried out for all shortlisted candidates. This search will involve reviewing publicly available information to help assess a candidates suitability to work with children. Further guidance will be provided to shortlisted candidates, who may be asked to clarify aspects of their online presence.

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