Lavender Farm Nursery is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and ambitious Deputy Nursery Manager with extensive knowledge of the EYFS Framework to lead our Nursery team in implementing our engaging curriculum. You will also cover the Nursery Manager role in their absence. We are inviting applications from candidates who are at least Level 3 qualified and have had some leadership experience within a nursery setting. You will be expected to provide high quality childcare for children aged 0-5 years and extended services. You would be expected to lead on the delivery of the EYFS curriculum throughout the nursery and extended services. Additionally, you would have responsibilities of a Designated Safeguard Lead and shared areas of responsibilities across the nursery. You will work and plan as part of a team and deliver a range of high-quality play and learning opportunities that promote children’s well-being and development. Staff are expected to work with all age groups and flexibly move through the nursery rooms to meet ratios. You will support the Nursery Manager with the daily management responsibilities of the full day care element of the nursery and extended Services. In the absence of the manager, you will undertake responsibility for the nursery. Managerial or supervisory experience is essential. Job shares may be considered for the right candidate. Please read the Job Description for further details. Application forms are available via the nursery office or by email Stour Vale Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will carry out pre-appointment checks including DBS and will disqualify any applicant where we consider the outcomes to be unsatisfactory. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. We are equally committed to ensuring that no applicant will be disadvantaged or discriminated against because of their protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010 Attached documents Recruitment Pack Application Form