Head of School - Bowerdean and Mapledean Nursery - Mapledean site at Bowerdean Nursery School

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  Job Reference #
EDV/2026/BNS/74664
  Location
Gordon Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP13 6AW
  Contract Type
Permanent
  Contract Term
Full-Time
  Salary
£47,472.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE)
Teacher Pay Scale - UP1-UP3
  Closing Date
Midnight, Fri 8th May, 2026
  Start Date
Sept 2026
  Positions Available
1
   Positions Available        1
  Interview Date(s)
w/c 15th May 2026
   Interview Date(s)           w/c 15th May 2026
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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




Contact Details

  Linda Lyons
  01494 443256 (Mapledean)
  Llyons@bowerdean.bucks.sch.uk


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