Deputy Nursery Manager - Term Time

White Cliffs Primary School, Dover

• Ref:KCC886-2315-36S
• Posted:23/06/2019
• Pay:Kent Range 4
• Start Date:1 September 2019
• App Close Date:23/06/2019 at 18:00
• Interviews:Friday 28 June 2019

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PEBBLES NURSERY is an Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ nursery providing a stimulating and nurturing environment for children ages 2, 3 and 4.  We are looking for an enthusiastic, organised and motivated Nursery Deputy Manager to join our dedicated team. 

Ofsted said "The nursery prepares children exceptionally well for their move to school" and "The leadership and management of the nursery is exceptional." 

This position is for a total of 35 hours per week, 39 weeks per year + 3 days (term time only, plus development days). 

The successful candidate must have a minimum of:

Early Years / Childcare Qualification NVQ Level 3 or equivalent plus relevant experience; and Mathematics and English to GCSE Grade C / 5 or equivalent. 

Salary is Kent Range 4.  Annual leave is not to be taken during the term and will therefore be paid in addition to salary. 

Our College is a highly rewarding place to work and shares a wonderful team spirit.  We are passionate about realising the full potential of every one of our children.  Our skilled staff are dedicated to achieving the highest possible standards.  The College has a proven track record and an excellent reputation for developing staff at all levels.  We offer huge opportunities for CPD at White Cliffs, Pebbles Nursery and throughout the Trust. 

Please download and complete the application form online at either: www.whitecliffs-primarycollege.com/vacancies or www.kent-teach.com and email to: paprincipal@wcliffs.dfamat.com or post to Ms S Watson, PA to Principal, White Cliffs Primary College for the Arts, St Radigund’s Road, Dover CT17 0LB.  Telephone: 01304 206174.  References will be requested prior to interview.

Informal visits are strongly recommended.  If you would like to visit the Nursery prior to application, please contact Ms S Watson who will arrange for you to visit and meet our children and staff.

Closing date:  6pm on Sunday 23 June 2019

Interview Date: Friday 28 June 2019

The Federation promotes smoke and e-cigarette free sites and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  The successful candidate will be subject to Children's Barred List and DBS (List 99/CRB) checks.

The Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer.  All applicants will be treated equally and fairly irrespective of their gender, marital status, civil partnership status, trans-gender status, sexual orientation, race, colour, nationality, ethnic origin, national origin, culture, religion, age, or disability.

Information about the school

White Cliffs Primary and Nursery School is a happy and highly rewarding place to work and learn and shares a wonderful team spirit. Staff are passionate about realising the full potential of every child in our care. They are dedicated to achieving the highest possible standard.

White Cliffs has a proven track record and an excellent reputation for developing staff at all levels. We offer incredible CPD and training opportunities at White Cliffs and throughout the Trust.

The school is situated in the St. Radigund’s area of Dover. Overlooking the Coombe Valley, the school enjoys stunning views of Dover Castle and beautiful countryside.

We are a two-form entry primary school with the very popular Pebbles Nursery.

Outstanding provision for child and family welfare and well-being permeates the ethos of the school. The school was inspected by Ofsted in January 2019 and was graded ‘Good’ with our Nursery and Early Years graded ‘Outstanding.’

Ofsted said: ‘Pupils and staff enjoy warm relationships. Staff know pupils extremely well, helping to nurture and guide their development. Interactions between pupils and adults are heartfelt and genuine. In return, pupils treat the staff with the utmost respect. Pupils flourish within this trusting and caring environment.’

Our creative curriculum is enhanced by a wide variety of extracurricular clubs and activities offered throughout the year which include sports clubs, craft, arts, dance, and gardening club. We also run a very popular Breakfast Club and Care After School Time (CAST) facility.

Our children enjoy coming to school and are proud of their school community. They uphold our school ethos to ‘work hard, behave well and care for one another.’

Information about the Trust

Samphire Star Education Trust Trust (the Trust) is a family of schools which serve the south of Kent community and beyond. It comprises Astor Secondary School, Barton Junior School, Shatterlocks Infant and Nursery School, White Cliffs Primary and Nursery School. We have a well-established reputation for offering our pupils a safe and caring environment in which they can be happy and thrive as they learn. Ideas and opportunities are explored with enthusiasm through a broad and balanced curriculum throughout the Trust. All young people in our community are encouraged and supported to be the very best versions of themselves possible.

Trustees prioritise the safety and wellbeing of our staff and students. At all levels, individuals have the opportunity to extend their interests and develop their talents through collaboration and celebration within strong and imaginative teams.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Kate Trevor / Kirsty Garcia Mills
• Address:HR Team, Astor Secondary School, Astor Avenue, Dover, Kent, CT17 0AS
• Telephone: 01304200150
• Email: hr@samphirestar.com