Nursery Manager - Full-time

Spring Grove School, Wye, Ashford

• Ref:KCC886-6045-94T
• Posted:24/09/2025
• Pay:£35,000 - £40,000
• Start Date:01/01/26
• App Close Date:22/10/2025 at 12:00
• Interviews:Oct/Nov 25

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Are you looking for the next step in your career progression and an opportunity to lead a truly exceptional Nursery?

Spring Grove School is looking for an Early Years practitioner to take over the leadership of the school’s Nursery from the current outstanding Head of Early Years. Working alongside the whole-school community, we are looking for somebody with energy, vision and passion for this important role.

Spring Grove Nursery welcomes children from their 2nd birthday, and is one of the top-ranking Nurseries in the area, with a waiting list for places. It is situated within Spring Grove School, an independent Prep school widely known for its family ethos and feel, and many of the Nursery children continue on into Reception class in the school.

The Nursery has its own designated space and beautiful walled garden within the School’s 14-acre site. It operates 50 weeks a year and has two spacious and well-equipped rooms - Teddies for 2–3 year olds, and Giraffes for 3–4 year olds. 

The Nursery Manager position will be full time, year round from January 2025, with a generous remuneration package. Alongside the chance to lead a flourishing Nursery in a supportive, forward-thinking school we offer:

• Company pension scheme
• Discounted school and nursery fees for the children of staff
• Relevant training including first aid qualifications
• Free wraparound childcare before and after school
• Access to the Benenden Health Scheme following probation
• Free parking
• Free lunch

Visit www.springgroveschool.co.uk for further details and our online application form. If you have any questions please call our HR and Compliance Manager, Mrs Emma Pike on 01233 812337 - informal visits to see the Nursery are also very welcome.

Spring Grove School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

The closing date is 31st October 2025, however we reserve the right to close the advert earlier.

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

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Nursery Manager Job Description & Person Specification