Springbank Primary Academy, Cheltenham, GL51 0PH

PATA; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A nursery and education institution in Gloucester is seeking a Deputy Nursery Manager to lead the nursery and pre-school facility. You will join a dedicated team focused on providing exceptional early years education. The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 Early Years Qualification and a passion for child development, fostering a creative learning environment. Competitive salary and excellent professional development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Access to health and well-being support

Staff discount platform for high street retailers

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• A keen belief in a child-centered approach and learning through play.
• Experience in a nursery or pre-school environment is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Manage the running of a nursery and pre-school facility.
• Provide a creative curriculum and support children’s developmental learning.

Skills

Passion for children’s learning

Excellent communication skills

Creativity in teaching

Education

Level 3 Early Years Qualification (NNEB, NVQ3, BTEC or equivalent)

Job description

Springbank Primary Academy, Cheltenham, GL51 0PH

Deputy Nursery Manager. Hours: 35 hours per week, 39 weeks (Includes INSET). Post Grade: Grade 6 (Starting Salary £24,374). Start date: 1st December 2025.

This is a unique opportunity for a Deputy Nursery Manager to join us in the running of a nursery and pre-school facility for 2, 3 and 4 year olds. This is a chance to join a highly experienced and professional team with the aim of providing an excellent early years setting for local children.

The desired candidates must be passionate about children’s learning and development, have excellent communication skills, enjoy getting messy and embrace all aspects of learning indoors and outdoors, whatever the weather. The successful applicant must have a keen belief in a child centered approach and learning through play. They will share our passion for providing a creative curriculum and will share our love of open-ended investigation and exploration. Level 3 Early Years Qualification (NNEB, NVQ3, BTEC or equivalent) is an essential requirement.

We offer you a warm and welcoming school community, with excellent professional development and career pathway opportunities and collaboration with, and support from, schools across the Trust. You will have access to our staff discount platform allowing you to take advantage of discounts across 000’s of high street retailers and 24/7 access to health and well-being support.

For more information, please remove any links or placeholders and contact details will be provided on request. If you feel you have the necessary experience and qualification and would like to join our Trust, we’ll look forward to receiving your application. To apply please use this link; Every Candidate Portal - View Job Details . If you would like to discuss this position, please contact the school directly on 01242 527766.

Address: Chequers Bridge Centre, Painswick Road, Gloucester, GL4 6PR