Deputy Nursery Manager

West Monkton Church of England Primary School; Taunton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary school in England seeks a Deputy Nursery Manager to oversee day-to-day operations of the Nursery, ensuring the delivery of high-quality care and education. The ideal candidate will have NVQ Level 3 qualifications, experience in managing nurseries, and extensive knowledge of EYFS practices. This permanent role offers professional development opportunities and a commitment to staff wellbeing.

Benefits

Generous Pension Scheme

Commitment to staff wellbeing

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Highly motivated and qualified as a Deputy Nursery Manager.
• Experience in managing nursery or Early Years settings.
• Extensive knowledge of statutory requirements regarding safeguarding and SEN.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage nursery operations to ensure high-quality care and education.
• Deliver stimulating early years learning experiences.
• Coordinate support for SEND children and strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Room management

Knowledge of EYFS practice

SEND support coordination

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Childcare

Job description

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About Us

Little Herons Nursery is located at West Monkton CofE Primary School, their philosophy is to provide a continuous, free-flow provision where every child is unique, where they feel safe and secure, whilst becoming confident, self-motivated, independent learners through play.

Job overview

You’ll provide leadership and management of the Nursery, effectively managing day-to-day operations whilst ensuring the highest standards of care and education are delivered by supporting staff with the strategic implementation, planning, and monitoring of Nursery provision and policies. Please see attached full job description. Please note, there may be some SENDCo responsibilities required within the role, training can be provided if necessary.

Key Requirements

• A Highly motivated, NVQ Level 3 qualified deputy nursery manager
• Experience of room management within a nursery or Early Years setting, including staff management and staff to child ratios
• Extensive knowledge of EYFS practice, including statutory requirements, safeguarding and SEN inclusion

Key Responsibilities

• Provide a Stimulating, high quality and innovative early years learning experience
• The ability to deliver high quality childcare in a safe and caring environment
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Able to liaise with parents, other professionals and outside agencies
• The capability to assist the Nursery Manager and manage the room when they are not present
• Experience managing and coordinating support for SEND children, ensuring suitable strategies are in place for each unique SEND child

Why Join Us?

As a Deputy Nursery Manager within The Oak Partnership Trust, you’ll have the opportunity to take a leading role within the Nursery’s development whilst also having access to professional development opportunities, working in tandem with teaching staff to make a real difference to the provision offered to young learners.

• Commitment to staff wellbeing
• Generous Pension Scheme
• Supportive and inclusive team

Salary : Grade 13, point 8

Hours : 30 hours a week, 52 week contract.

Contract : Permanent

Please note :

All positions at The Oak Partnership Trust and within our schools require appropriate references and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance.

The Oak Partnership Trust reserve the right to close an advertisement to applications ahead of the advertised closure date. For this reason, shortlisting may take place prior to the closing date. With this in mind, please do not hesitate to apply early.

Safeguarding Statement

West Monkton Church of England Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.