Depute Nursery Manager / Nursery Nurse

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

Job summary

Dumfries and Galloway Council is seeking a committed Depute Nursery Manager/Nursery Nurse for Noblehill Primary School. The role involves managing nursery operations, delivering child-centered services, and requires relevant qualifications in childhood practice. The successful candidate will join a dedicated team focused on high-quality early years education.

Benefits

Access to Vivup platform with over 800 discounts

Cycle-to-Work scheme

Financial support through My Money Matters

Wellbeing Champions

Qualifications

• Must hold a qualification in Social Services, Children & Young People at SCQF Level 7 or HNC in Childhood Practice.
• Must commit to gaining a BA in Childhood Practice or equivalent within the first registration period.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for day-to-day operation of the nursery in the absence of the Nursery Manager.
• Deliver high-quality early learning and childcare services.

Skills

Communication

Organizational

Interpersonal

Flexibility

Teamwork

Education

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

HNC in Childhood Practice at Level 7 or equivalent

Job description

Location: Noblehill Primary School, Annan Road, DG1 3HB

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

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Full Time

Hours: 36 hours per week

Advert

Depute Nursery Manager / Nursery Nurse (Permanent)
Noblehill Primary School

Depute Nursery Manager (12.5 hours per week) – £11,291.58 - £12,120.52
Nursery Nurse (23.5 hours per week) - £17,625.21 - £18,802.48

You will be required to work 12.5 hours per week as Depute Nursery Manager and 23.5 hours per week as a Nursery Nurse over 39 weeks per year.

Noblehill Primary School is seeking to recruit a committed and dedicated Depute Nursery Manager/Nursery Nurse to work as an effective member of our early years team, delivering high-quality, child-centred services that meet the needs of children and their families. The successful applicant must fulfill the duties of both a Nursery Nurse and a Depute Nursery Manager.

As Depute Nursery Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the nursery in the absence of the Nursery Manager, ensuring all children receive high-quality early learning and childcare. The successful candidate will have strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills. They must be highly motivated, have a positive attitude towards working with children, and be capable of leading and managing a team of staff.

You are required to hold a qualification in Social Services, Children & Young People at SCQF Level 7, or an HNC in Childhood Practice at Level 7 (or equivalent). The preferred candidate must commit to gaining a BA in Childhood Practice or equivalent within the first registration period with SSSC as Manager/Lead.

As a Nursery Nurse, you must be energetic and innovative, capable of developing and maintaining excellent relationships with adults and children, and committed to continuous learning and practice development to enhance the educational experience for all children. The role requires flexibility and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

Dumfries and Galloway Council’s nursery settings may operate between 8.00 am – 6.00 pm, and employee working patterns will be required to meet the service needs.

This position is considered Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG scheme update check before a formal offer of employment is made by Dumfries and Galloway Council.

Applicants who have resided outside the UK within the last 5 years will need to provide a police record check from the relevant authorities in the countries of residence, in addition to a Disclosure Scotland Check.

We offer an exciting benefits package, including access to our Vivup platform with over 800 discounts, local business discounts, a Cycle-to-Work scheme, financial support through My Money Matters, and Wellbeing Champions.

At Dumfries and Galloway Council, we are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences, especially those underrepresented in our organization.

For further information, please contact Catherine Schlag, Nursery Manager, via email: [e-mail]