Nursery Manager - Term Time

White Cliffs Primary School, Dover

• Ref:KCC886-2315-43S
• Posted:11/09/2020
• Pay:KR07
• Start Date:As soon as possible.
• App Close Date:28/09/2020 at 13:00
• Interviews:Friday 02 October 2020

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PEBBLES NURSERY provides a stimulating and nurturing environment for children ages 2, 3 and 4.  We are looking for an enthusiastic, organised and motivated Nursery Manager to enhance our dedicated team. 

Pebbles was inspected by Ofsted in February 2020 and was graded ‘Outstanding’ in all areas.

Ofsted said:

 “Children are incredibly independent, confident and happy, they are enthralled in their inspirational learning”

“Children’s behaviour is impeccable and they are incredibly polite”    

“All staff establish incredibly positive partnership with parents”

“Children settle rapidly and happily”

Read the Ofsted report here:  https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50147335

This position is for a total of 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year term time only, plus development days + 5 days. 

The successful candidate must have a minimum of:  Early Years / Childcare Qualification NVQ Level 3 or equivalent and Mathematics and English to GCSE Grade C or equivalent and experience in Nursery Leadership and Management.

Salary is Kent Range 07 (£22,581 FTE) which equates to £19,116.44 pro rata.

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

Our Nursery 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 School and Nursery has a proven track record and an excellent reputation for developing staff at all levels.  We offer huge opportunities for CPD at Pebbles Nursery, White Cliffs School and throughout the Trust. 

Pebbles Nursery is situated in a modern building within White Cliffs Primary School.  It is led and run by the Principal of White Cliffs School.  The team includes a qualified teacher, SENCO and Nursery Assistants who are all supported by the schools Director of Early Years Foundation Stage.  The close relationship between Pebbles Nursery and White Cliffs Primary School enables the children to have an excellent start to their education.  Pebbles Nursery benefits from the resources and expertise provided by White Cliffs Primary School and the Dover Federation for the Arts Multi Academy Trust.

Please complete the application form and email to: paprincipal@wcliffs.dfamat.com or download and 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.

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