Deputy Nursery Manager - Full-time

Spring Grove School, Wye, Ashford

• Ref:KCC886-6045-93S
• Posted:20/05/2025
• Pay:£28,443
• Start Date:September 2025
• App Close Date:06/06/2025 at 14:00
• Interviews:15th June

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We are looking for an impassioned Deputy Manager for our Nursery commencing September 2025.

Reporting to the Head of Early Years, working effectively as part of a team, we are looking for an energetic and enthusiastic practitioner who will use their personal skills, knowledge and experience to deliver a planned Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum and high quality Nursery care.

You will need to have at least an NVQ Level 3 or above and a thorough knowledge of the EYFS. We also require you to have a good grasp of English, both written and spoken to support children, parents and your colleagues.

Spring Grove has a well-established and strong leadership team combined with a large number of experienced and outstanding teachers, and the school is well-placed to offer the successful candidate the opportunity to develop key skills and experience in a highly motivated environment.

Benefits:

1. New staff induction, ongoing training and professional support.
2. First aid training in line with school policy.
3. Free lunch and free parking on site.
4. Staff fee remission.
5. Access to the Benenden Health Scheme following probation
6. Term-time holiday allowance.

Interviews anticipated to be held week commencing 15th June 2025

Information about the school

Spring Grove School is an independent Nursery and day school that offers an outstanding all-round education and a fantastic start in life for children aged 2 to 11 years. The school was rated ‘Excellent’ in all aspects in its most recent (February 2023) ISI inspection. Spring Grove is ideally located in an idyllic 14-acre rural setting just outside the village of Wye, and close to both Ashford and Canterbury.

At Spring Grove School we provide an inclusive environment and education underpinned by high quality, expert teaching that is targeted to the needs of each child. The school is also well known for its excellent extra-curricular provision, including music, drama, dance, art, Forest School and sport.

Our school is small enough for us to know every child, as well as their family, and for us to encourage each and every pupil in our care to be self-confident and independent learners. The children at Spring Grove School live and breathe our school motto ‘Always do your best’. We firmly believe Spring Grove School is unique and a great place for children to grow.

Spring Grove School is a member of the Independent Association of Prep Schools (IAPS). For more information, please visit the school’s website www.springgroveschool.co.uk

Job Contact Information

• Name:Emma Pike
• Address:Harville Road, Wye, Ashford, Kent, TN25 5EZ
• Telephone: 01233 812337
• Email: epike@springgroveschool.co.uk

Documents

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• Deputy Nursery Manager Job Description