Nursery Manager - Term Time

Hartley Primary Academy, Longfield

• Ref:KCC886-2511-69S
• Posted:15/11/2018
• Pay:FTE: £20,519-£22,510; actual: £17,363-£19,047
• Start Date:Jan 2019
• App Close Date:26/11/2018 at 23:00
• Interviews:TBC

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About the role:  Roundash Nursery at Hartley, now part of Hartley Primary Academy, has a fantastic opportunity for a Nursery Manager to join us and be part of our fantastic team from January 2019.  This is a rare chance to join our school and play a pivotal role in its continued success and development.  Our nursery staff at Hartley Primary Academy provide outstanding education opportunities for children aged from 2 years.  We are looking for an excellent practitioner who will be expected to provide high quality, flexible childcare for families. The Nursery Manager will oversee the operation of the nursery to the highest standards, ensuring that the best possible environment and care are provided for children from 2 years old.  Our successful applicant will have one of the following qualifications and will reflect the salary offered; Level 3 in Childcare, EYPS, EYTS or QTS.

The working basis of this role is 37 hours per week, term time only + 5 inset days. Please note that the salary will be based on our successful candidate's experience.  

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.

In return, we will offer you:

• The opportunity to help shape our future by joining a LAT Academy
• A school community committed to raising achievement and attainment
• A stunning outdoor learning environment with excellent resources and facilities
• A strong commitment to support professional development opportunities
• A supportive Governing Body and Leadership Team

For more information, please consult the Job Description by clicking here.  

Working for us: Roundash Nursery at Hartley is part of Hartley Primary Academy.  We have 60 spaces for our youngest pupils, Monday to Friday, offering both morning and afternoon sessions. We place a lot of emphasis on outdoor learning and providing both a stimulating learning experience as well as encouraging the children to develop a sense of independence.

Information about the school

Hartley Primary Academy 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. Our School vision is for ‘Happy Positive Achievers, creating a better world together’ and we want to be able to provide all the support our children need to achieve this both emotionally and academically. 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. We also have extensive grounds and wooded areas that are used for teaching, with every class having some Outdoor Learning each week.

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.

At Hartley Primary Academy, we aim for those within our school community to be:

• Happy: we will be safe, inspired and empowered to be the best that we can be.
• Positive: we will work together collaboratively, supporting each other with well-being, self belief and self motivation.
• Achievers: we will have high aspirations of everyone and work to achieve our goals.

At Hartley Primary Academy, we strive for all of our community to be:

• Balanced
• Caring
• Communicators
• Inquirers
• Reflective
• Knowledgeable
• Open-minded
• Principled
• Risk-takers
• Thinkers

"It is my great pleasure to welcome you to Hartley Primary Academy, a two-form entry school set in beautiful grounds within a village setting, which prides itself on being a supportive, nurturing environment where children and staff alike, are Happy Positive Achievers." - Principal Nicole Galinis

Job Contact Information

• Name:Elene Redelinghuys (Recruitment Advisor)
• Address:Round Ash Way, Hartley, Longfield, Kent, DA3 8BT
• Telephone: 01474 702 742
• Email: nicole.galinis@hartleyprimary.org.uk

Fax: 01474 708 072

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Nursery Manager Job Description