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Deputy Nursery Manager- Little Sparks Pre-School
Full Time, 7.30am to 6pm, 4 days per week (38 hours per week)
Salary £31000 - 35,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
Apply by 9am on Monday 1st September
Holy Cross Preparatory School is an outstanding independent school for girls aged from 3 to 11 years. Located conveniently just off Kingston Hill, we are a Catholic school with a caring and inclusive ethos. We have a beautiful eight-acre site and offer first rate facilities including a performing arts and sports hall, tennis and netball courts, a sports pavilion, and all-weather pitches.
Our dedicated and committed team work together to pursue excellence on every level. Our well behaved and curious girls not only achieve academic excellence; many excel in sport, music and art while growing as happy, well-rounded, confident, and curious young people. Our employees are extremely hardworking, highly motivated, and fully committed to life in a busy and thriving prep school.
Due to the expansion of our pre-school nursery, Little Sparks, to offer year-round provision, we are seeking a well-qualified and experienced EYFS practitioner to join our team as a Deputy Nursery Manager. Working closely with the lead nursery teacher, the successful candidate will support the day to day running of the pre-school, ensuring the highest standards of care and education are maintained at all times.
Key Requirements:
•Significant experience working with 3-year-olds in an early years setting.
•Strong knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.
•A clear understanding of safeguarding practices and child protection procedures.
•A relevant Level 3 qualification (or higher) in Early Years Education.
•Excellent communication and leadership skills.
We value our employees and offer competitive salaries, generous holiday entitlement, membership of a pension scheme, life insurance and other wellbeing benefits such as 24/7 GP access. We have car-parking on site and provide a free lunch and refreshments during term time.
If you share our ethos, are passionate about education and would like to join our friendly and supportive team, please submit a fully completed school application form. Further details and the application form can be found on the school website vacancies page. Contact Lindsey Banks, Deputy Bursar if you wish to discuss this exciting opportunity. We encourage early interest and applications and reserve the right to close the advert early.
Holy Cross Prep are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
Safeguarding Statement
Holy Cross Prep are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). As part of the shortlisting process, the School will consider carrying out an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of its due diligence.
We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.