What skills and experience we're looking for
Deputy Nursery Manager – Newlyn School Nursery
About The Role: At Newlyn School, we are seeking a warm, positive, and experienced Deputy Nursery Manager to join our dedicated early years team. We are looking for someone with a calm and nurturing disposition, paired with an aspirational mindset and a deep commitment to child development through the EYFS curriculum. Someone with a commitment and desire to grow professionally is desirable, always seeking new and innovative teaching strategies to inspire our young learners.
The successful candidate will be a flexible and collaborative leader, working closely with the Nursery Manager and wider school staff to ensure that our youngest learners are at the heart of everything we do. You will champion high-quality early years education, fostering a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment where children can flourish emotionally, socially, and academically.
Key Qualities and Responsibilities
* A strong understanding of the EYFS framework and how to deliver a rich, play-based curriculum that supports holistic development in Nursery and Pre-School settings, as well as into the foundation stage. Teaching experience or accreditation is desirable but not essential.
* Proven experience in teaching, leading and supporting early years practitioners, with a commitment to professional growth and reflective practice is desirable.
* A nurturing approach to behaviour and wellbeing, with the ability to build trusting relationships with children, families, and staff.
* Confidence in identifying and supporting children with additional needs, adapting provision to meet individual learning styles and developmental stages.
* A proactive attitude towards safeguarding, health & safety, and inclusive practice.
* A passion for outdoor learning, with enthusiasm for Forest School, Beach School, and creative enrichment opportunities.
About You
You will have a child-centered approach, and will provide a creative, inclusive and aspirational lessons to enrich our school curriculum which inspires and motivates children and supports high quality teaching and learning both indoors and outside the classroom. We are seeking a warm, positive and enthusiastic person to join our team that is forward thinking and has a real passion for championing all children, irrespective of their starting abilities. A commitment to support the school’s vision for enrichment in personal development opportunities is key, recognising that in order to create well rounded children we focus collectively on the academic, social, emotional and holistic development simultaneously.
What the school offers its staff
Working for TPAT and Benefits
We are an inclusive and progressive Trust and believe that all children and young people should have the best possible life chances. If you share this belief, we would love you to work with us.
We care about our staff and value their skills, contribution and expertise. Our commitment to growing great people means that we support staff in their own professional growth and development and empower them through support and career opportunities. Whether you choose to work in one of our schools, or are based in our central team, you will thrive in a stimulating, friendly and diverse environment that nurtures talent and celebrates success.
If you choose to work for us, you will receive:
* A competitive salary
* National terms and conditions of employment and access to either Teachers Pension or Local Government Pension Schemes
* Cycle to work scheme
* Eye voucher scheme
* Access to CPD and career pathways to further develop your career
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which provides employees with free confidential advice and support on a variety of personal, family or workplace issues shhtps://www.employeeassistance.org.uk/
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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