Deputy Nursery Manager-Assistant SENCO for Nursery - Part-time - Special Needs Position

Hartley Primary Academy, Longfield

• Ref:KCC886-2511-82S
• Posted:13/01/2020
• Pay:Actual salary of £13,942 (FTE £18,113)
• Start Date:February 2020
• App Close Date:27/01/2020 at 23:00
• Interviews:TBC

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About the role: Hartley Primary Academy has a fantastic opportunity for a Deputy Nursery Manager (Assistant SENCO for Nursery) to join us and be part of our fantastic team from February 2020.  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 Deputy Nursery Manager will help 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; Level 3 in Childcare, EYPS, EYTS or QTS.

The working basis of this role is permanent, 33.75 hours per week and Term Time + 1 week inset.

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

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.

At Hartley Primary Academy, we strive to:

• Inspire and engage our children so they develop a lifelong love of learning;
• Deliver a quality, inclusive education so all children are able to achieve to their full potential;
• Create a learning environment where children feel safe and are Happy Positive Achievers;
• Ensure that all children feel valued and celebrate their success at every opportunity;
• Provide learning experiences that include challenge for all, producing resilient and highly motivated learners;

Working with Leigh Academies Trust: As of September 2019, our Trust is comprised of 25 geographically organised academies (11 secondaries, 13 primaries and 1 special) educating over 15,000 students, and employing over 2,500 talented staff.  We also have three further academies in development phase, due to open between September 2020-2021. 

Diversity at our core: As a Trust we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals we all bring something unique to the role regardless of age, gender, race, beliefs or disabilities which is why we treat all of our people equally, without compromise.

All roles within the Trust are subject to an Enhanced DBS check in addition to other pre-employment checks

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:Olivia Couzins
• Address:Round Ash Way, Hartley, Longfield, Kent, DA3 8BT
• Telephone: 01634 412240
• Email: talent@latrust.org.uk

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• Deputy Nursery Manager - Assistant SENCO