Nursery Manager - Full-time

Leigh Academy Hartley, Longfield

• Ref:KCC886-2511-159T
• Posted:28/11/2023
• Pay:Actual salary £21,609 per annum
• Start Date:January 2024
• App Close Date:01/01/2024 at 22:00
• Interviews:TBC

Advert

Hartley Primary Academy have a fantastic opportunity to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated Nursery Manager to join the team from January 2024. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Nursery Manager to assist and ensure the best possible environment, the highest standards, and exceptional care are provided for our children. We are looking for an excellent practitioner who will be expected to provide high quality, flexible childcare for families.

Roundash Nursery joined Hartley Primary Academy in 2019 and provides the children with a safe, friendly, and nurturing environment where we use play and fun to increase learning. Our staff at Roundash Nursery support every child’s individual interests so that they engage fully with various exciting, challenging and high quality activities, to ensure they reach their full potential. Our successful candidate will play a pivotal role in its continued success and development and will also provide outstanding education opportunities for children aged from 3 years. 

We are looking for someone with:

• A minimum of NVQ Level 3 in Childcare, EYPS, EYTS or QTS.
• Previous, recent experience managing a similar setting.
• Excellent communicator at all levels.
• Ability to organise own work and that of others, identify priorities and meet outcomes.
• Lead by example, demonstrating high levels of drive, enthusiasm and passion with proven ability to motivate others.
• Excellent written communication with ability to produce and evaluate reports.
• Up to date knowledge of EYFS framework and other relevant regulations.
• Knowledge of safeguarding children.
• Proven success in managing provision and innovative teaching across the Early Years Foundation Stage.

Our successful candidates will receive:

• The opportunity to help shape our future by joining a LAT academy
• A school community committed to raising achievement and attainment
• A strong commitment to support professional development opportunities
• A supportive Governing Body and Leadership Team

This is a permanent opportunity working Term Time + 1 week inset, 37.5 hours per week and offers an actual salary of £21,609 per annum (£24,789 full time equivalent)

Information about the school

Leigh Academy Hartley is a happy, thriving and “OUTSTANDING” (Ofsted rated) primary school based in Kent. We inspire our children to aim high and succeed, equipping them with the necessary skills and knowledge for the future. We promote understanding, respect and tolerance for each other. We have an amazing team of teachers and teaching assistants and we have recently been accredited as an IB World School , giving us scope to teach in a creative way. Learning is enriched and embedded through the use of our lovely outdoor environment, consisting of woodlands, a pond and grassy areas, which not only supports development but also helps our children’s sense of well-being. Our aim is to create a positive, stimulating and happy learning environment with spacious buildings and grounds, enabling children to succeed and realise their full potential. We promote their academic, spiritual, moral, cultural and physical development to prepare them for future opportunities, responsibilities and experiences.

We are committed to providing all children with the same opportunities, regardless of gender, race, creed or culture. We are wholly committed to creating a learning environment which is safe and secure, stimulating and exciting, in order that our children come to school with a feeling of anticipation and enthusiasm.

"Our motto – ‘Happy, Positive Achievers – Creating a better world together’ underpins the values for all in the academy and that we want to be able to provide all the support our children need to achieve this both emotionally and academically. We invite you to join us on this exciting journey of discovery and growth". - Stuart Mitchell, Principal

"Pupils are incredibly enthusiastic in lessons, and the school is a calm and purposeful environment. They behave excellently because they firmly believe in the school’s values and recognise how they help them to do well in school." - Ofsted, 2023

Job Contact Information

• Name:Holly Neve (Talent Manager)
• Address:Round Ash Way, Longfield, Kent, DA3 8BT
• Telephone: 01474 702742
• Email: info@hartley.latrust.org.uk

Fax: 01474 702742

Documents

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• Nursery Manager | Job Description | Hartley Primary Academy