Assistant Headteacher/SENDCo for a Maintained Nursery School (0.8FTE) Brain Architect wanted Come and shape young minds by stepping into leadership in a Maintained Nursery School (the jewel in the early years crown and wider school system). This is a four day post which is practice based but with time out of the classroom for leadership work and SENDCo role. Kenilworth and Whitnash Nursery School are linked by Federation. They are both outstanding and innovative Maintained Nursery Schools, each with their own character. Both are led by an Executive Headteacher who also Co-Leads the Warwickshire Early Years Hub (WEYH) offering training, research and commissioned support for the early years sector via aspiration networks. Both Schools are inspired by the philosophy of Reggio Emelia and take part in action research to continue to refine and develop the educational offer for young children, adapting and responding to the needs of the communities, including the development of holiday club for working families. A rare opportunity has arisen to join this exceptional team within a leadership capacity. The role will primarily be based at Kenilworth Nursery School but work will at times, reach across the federation. This role would suit a highly experienced and ambitious early years teacher (must have QTS) who feels ready to step into operational leadership, or who may have had some experience of leadership in their current post. The applicant will be committed to early years education and the future direction of Maintained Nursery Schools as system leaders in birth to 5 provision, and will be committed to making sure we are the ‘right place at the right time’ for all children, including those with additional needs. The School focuses strongly on research based practice and there are excellent opportunities for CPD, including support to gain NPQ qualifications and opportunities to be part of DfE projects. Ideally the candidate will have an interest in acquiring the NPQSEND qualification (if not already held) and will be supported through that process. The successful candidate will then also be able to work locally and nationally at conferences and through the development of training for the sector. The school is focused upon the education of children aged 12 months to 5 years and has developed a dynamic and bespoke curriculum and progression maps for learning behaviours. It is an interesting and cutting-edge phase to work within, where there is scope for a progressive offer for young children and to be part of a dialogue to shape future early years education. Come and make a difference The school ‘puts staff first’ and upholds a strong commitment to work/life balance, taking care of those who take care of the children. Recently the schools have been case studied as Schools that achieve effective workload support and have a proactive caring ethos while maintaining high standards and outcomes. Ofsted recognised the school as a place “That opens children’s eyes to learning” and our work has been called “innovative and nationally significant.” We would welcome visits from prospective candidates with an opportunity to speak with the team and Executive Headteacher, Rachel Gillett Please send your completed application form to kenilworthnsofficewelearn365.com for the attention of Emily Clemett