Depute Nursery Manager / Nursery Nurse

Dumfries and Galloway Council; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Dumfries and Galloway Council seeks a Deputy Nursery Manager/Nursery Nurse for Wallace Hall Primary School to ensure high-quality early learning and childcare. The ideal candidate will have a passion for early years education, significant experience, and a commitment to ongoing professional development, working in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Access to Vivup platform with discounts

Cycle-to-Work scheme

Financial support through My Money Matters

Wellbeing guidance from trained champions

Qualifications

• Experience and knowledge of learning through play.
• Familiarity with current early years documents.
• Commit to ongoing learning and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Support the Nursery Manager in day-to-day operations.
• Lead and manage aspects of early learning and childcare.
• Develop excellent relationships with children and adults.

Skills

Passion for early years education

Innovation

Relationship building

Flexibility

Education

Qualification in Social Services, Children & Young People at SCQF Level 7

HNC in Childhood Practice at Level 7

Job description

Location: Wallace Hall Academy Primary School, Manse Road, DG3 5DS

Salary: £11,291.58 - £18,802.48 per year

Contract Type: Temporary

Position Type: Full Time

Hours: 36 hours per week

Advert

Deputy Nursery Manager/Nursery Nurse (Fixed Term)
Wallace Hall Primary School

We are seeking to recruit an experienced, dedicated, enthusiastic, and highly motivated Deputy Nursery Manager/Nursery Nurse. You will support the Nursery Manager in leading and managing the day-to-day operation of the nursery, ensuring all children receive high-quality early learning and childcare. The successful applicant will work 12.5 hours as Deputy Nursery Manager and 23.5 hours as Nursery Nurse, over 39 weeks per year. This post may be suitable for secondment, subject to line manager approval.

Candidates should have a passion for early years education, with experience, knowledge, and understanding of learning through play. Familiarity with current documentation such as Realising the Ambition, Curriculum for Excellence – Early Level, My World Outdoors, Funding Follows the Child, and the National Standard for Early Learning and Childcare providers would be advantageous. You will be supported to inspire children’s learning in our setting.

Applicants must hold a qualification in Social Services, Children & Young People at SCQF Level 7, or an HNC in Childhood Practice at Level 7 (or equivalent). Preferred candidates must commit to gaining a BA in Childhood Practice or equivalent within their first registration period with SSSC as Manager/Lead.

As a Nursery Nurse, you should be energetic, innovative, and capable of developing excellent relationships with adults and children. A commitment to ongoing learning and professional development to enhance children’s educational experiences is essential. The role requires flexibility and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

Note: Dumfries and Galloway Council’s nursery settings may operate between 8.00 am – 6.00 pm, and working patterns will be aligned to service needs.

This position is considered Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. From 28 February 2011, preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo an update check before employment is confirmed.

Applicants previously resident outside the UK within the last 5 years must provide a police record check from the relevant authorities in their country of residence, in addition to a Disclosure Scotland Check.

Additional Information

At Dumfries and Galloway Council, we are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We value different perspectives and experiences and encourage applications from underrepresented groups.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including access to our Vivup platform with discounts, a Cycle-to-Work scheme, financial support through My Money Matters, and wellbeing guidance from our trained Wellbeing Champions.

For further inquiries, please contact: Judith Park, Nursery Manager at [e-mail] or Sarah McDiarmid, Depute Head Teacher at [e-mail]