Nursery Supervisor

Diocese of Norwich Education and Academies Trust; Breckland District; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking educational trust located in the Breckland District is seeking an enthusiastic Nursery Supervisor. This role involves supervising Nursery Assistants, supporting children's personal needs, and working in a team to deliver early education programs. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and experience, along with a strong commitment to promoting a positive learning environment. The role offers a salary of £23,688 - £24,064 per annum and requires an immediate start.

Benefits

Supportive staff team

Opportunities for further development

Qualifications

• Experience in an early years setting, either a Nursery or early years classroom.
• Calm and flexible approach to working with children.
• Willingness to undertake further training as needed.

Responsibilities

• Supervise two Nursery Assistants and support children attending the Nursery.
• Act as a key worker for a small number of children.
• Compile records of children's development and involve parents in progress.

Skills

Early years child development

Teamwork

Initiative

Flexibility

Outdoor education

Education

NVQ level 2 in Early Years or equivalent

Tools

Tapestry (online journal)

Job description

Overview

Part of the Diocese of Norwich Education and Academies Trust and Flourish Federation. North Elmham Primary Academy is part of the Flourish Federation and DNEAT. The Nursery will become the main feeder setting for the school and will provide early education for children from 2 years of age. The nursery will provide before and after school care for nursery and school-aged children. Salary and terms are as follows: £23,688 - £24,064 actual per annum (Scale D, 5-6, £13.26 to £13.47 per hour); Temporary until 31 August 2026 in the first instance with the view to extending as the new nursery is established; Full time; 40 hours per week; Term time plus one week; Required as soon as possible.

Role

We are setting up a new Nursery provision at our school and are looking for an enthusiastic Nursery Supervisor to join our team. This supervisory position includes an element of line management of the two Nursery Assistants as well as supporting the children attending the Nursery setting and working with the Nursery Manager and Deputy Manager to deliver a suitable programme of activities and care for the children’s personal needs. The role will also include acting as a key worker for a small number of children and compiling a record of their development, as well as involving parents/carers in their child’s progress. The successful candidate will enjoy working with children and be able to use their initiative to support the children’s needs and form positive and supportive relationships with them. The Nursery setting will also provide before and after school care for the Nursery and school-aged children, so the working hours will be between 8.00am and 4.30pm, Monday to Friday.

About us

North Elmham Primary Academy is part of the Flourish Federation along with Stibbard All Saints Primary Academy and Nursery. Both schools are part of DNEAT (Diocese of Norwich Education and Academies Trust). The Nursery will become the main feeder setting for the school and will provide early education for children from 2 years of age. We allow parents the flexibility to use Nursery funded hours at any time during our opening hours to enable families to arrange childcare around their working week.

Requirements / Qualifications

• You have a suitable early years or childcare qualification (NVQ level 2 or equivalent).
• You have experience of working in an early years setting, either a Nursery or within an early years classroom.
• You have a love of the outdoors.
• You have an awareness of the Foundation Stage curriculum and experience of using the online journal, Tapestry.
• You are calm and flexible in your approach to children and able to demonstrate the ability to work as part of a team.
• You are willing to undertake training as required for the role, attend meetings and contribute to the positive ethos of our school.

Benefits and Culture

We are a welcoming and caring school with adults who go above and beyond to support our children. The successful candidate will join a very supportive staff team and have opportunities for further staff development as well as contributing towards the positive ethos of our school.

Culture and Ethos

• Proactively promote and demonstrate the Diocese’s vision and values in all aspects of work.
• Challenge, motivate and empower others to set high aspirations and attain ambitious outcomes.
• Treat everyone as a valued individual who is loved by God.
• Promote and demonstrate a culture of continuous improvement which includes keeping abreast of educational developments and best management practice.
• Work collaboratively developing the concept of family across the Trusts and their academies.
• Ensure regular open and honest communication in all professional duties.
• Recognise the importance of serving the wider community and promoting inclusivity.
• Undertake such other reasonable duties as may be required from time to time as are consistent with the responsibilities of the grade.

Application and Safeguarding

The duties and responsibilities in the job specification are indicative and may vary over time. Post holders are expected to undertake other duties as relevant to the nature, level and scope of the post. For more information about this role, including the job description and person specification, please read the attached Recruitment Pack available from “Attachments”. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. To apply, please use the online application form via the “Apply for Job” button. References may be requested prior to interview and may be contacted on receipt of your application form. We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier if sufficient applications have been received. Closing date: 28 September 2025; Interview date: w/c 29 September.

DNEAT Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its children and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to full safeguarding checks as well as satisfactory references. The Trust's safeguarding policy can be found on our website. This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.