Deputy Manager - Nursery and Pre-School

Brooksward School, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK14 6JZ

2 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2025

• Closing date

  14 July 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  3 July 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £29,572.00 - £32,654.00 Annually (Actual)

Deputy Manager - Nursery and Pre-School job summary

DEPUTY MANAGER – NURSERY & PRE-SCHOOL

Commencing September 2025

Salary – £29,572 to £32,654 p.a.*

*pending 2025 pay award

37 hours per week (on a shift pattern)

The Role

Are you ready to step into a leadership role where you can truly make a difference every single day? We’re looking for a passionate and driven Deputy Manager to join our Nursery and Pre-School team at Brooksward – someone who’s ready to support, inspire, and help shape the future of our youngest learners.

Working alongside the Nursery Manager and Pre-School Teacher, you’ll play a key role in the smooth, successful running of the setting. From leading a high-quality early years provision to ensuring wraparound care is consistent, safe and enriching, you’ll be at the heart of a nurturing environment where children are supported to thrive.

You’ll help guide and motivate a dedicated team, champion best practice and be a trusted point of contact for families. Whether it’s organising the daily routine, supporting staff development or confidently stepping up in the Nursery Manager’s absence, you’ll lead with care, clarity, and purpose.

We’re looking for someone who brings positive energy, excellent organization and a deep commitment to early childhood education. If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and want to be part of a supportive, inclusive setting that puts children at the centre of everything then we would love to hear from you.

Why Join Us?

Generous holidays – 31 days annual leave, increasing to 33 days with length of service

Great pension – Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme

Wellbeing support – Free, 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family

Grow your skills – Fantastic training and development opportunities to help you shine

Make your mark – A chance to shape a setting as part of a passionate, close-knit team

About Brooksward School

Brooksward School is a vibrant primary school located in Milton Keynes, renowned for its commitment to nurturing every child’s potential. As a leading STEM school in the area, we provide a diverse and engaging curriculum alongside a range of extracurricular opportunities to inspire students and help them discover their interests and talents. Our facilities are thoughtfully designed to support the needs of children across Key Stages 1 and 2. These include 13 modern classrooms, a dedicated music room, a science cabin, a well-stocked library, and a specialist ICT suite. Additionally, our school features two large halls for PE, drama, and assemblies, as well as inviting shared areas, quiet zones, and beautiful gardening spaces that foster creativity and learning. At Brooksward, we pride ourselves on creating a supportive and inclusive community, where children thrive both personally and academically. Our passionate and dedicated team works tirelessly to inspire students, helping them grow into confident, well-rounded individuals.

About The Alliance Schools Trust

The Alliance Schools Trust is driven by our mission of Care, Education and Opportunity. We prioritise care by ensuring that no student or staff member ever feels anonymous. Everyone is recognised, valued and supported, creating a strong sense of belonging within our community. Our commitment to education is reflected in our proven track record of academic success, consistently outperforming both Milton Keynes and national averages. We offer opportunity through supportive and dynamic learning environments, where every student can thrive and be well-prepared for future success in higher education or employment. For staff, we offer extensive opportunities for professional development and progression within our growing network of schools, empowering you to advance your career within a united, forward-thinking Trust.

As a Maths Hub, Computing Hub and SCITT, we are recognised as leaders in raising educational standards both within our Trust and in the schools we support. We are proud to appoint motivated, highly qualified staff who thrive in a culture where collaboration and the spirit of partnership are central to everything we do.

How to Apply

Due to our commitment to safer recruitment practices, we can only accept applications through My New Term. Please do not submit CVs.

The Alliance Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.

E-mail: hr@tastrust.org.uk

Head of School: Miss N De’Ath

Executive Headteacher: Miss J Swain

Closing date for applications: Monday 14th July 2025, 9am

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Brooksward School

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: Up to 315 pupils
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Brooksward School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/brooksward-school-milton-keynes

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