Deputy Nursery Manager

King Offa Primary Academy, Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex, TN39 4HS

10 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  2 September 2026

• Closing date

  9 July 2026 at 12am (midnight)

• Date listed

  29 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other leadership roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: FTE: £26,017.00 to £26,429.00 (actual salary: £22,679.52 to £23,038.67)

Deputy Nursery Manager job summary

King Offa Primary Academy is seeking an enthusiastic Deputy Nursery Manager to join its friendly, caring nursery team.

This is a full-time, term-time only role (37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.00am to 4.00pm).

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting the day-to-day running of the nursery.

We would love to hear from you if:

you hold a minimum Level 3 Early Years qualification (or equivalent)

you have experience working in an early years setting

you are able to plan and deliver engaging, child-led learning experiences

you have excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues

you are enthusiastic, organised and committed to working collaboratively as part of a team

In return for your passion and commitment, we offer:

A supportive team who place our values of Knowledge, Opportunities, Pride, and Achievement at the centre of all that we do with a commitment to raising pupil achievement and aspirations

Extensive professional development opportunities, including Aurora Trust-wide CPD

A spacious well-equipped and well-resourced learning environment

A skilled and committed SLT who are devoted to improving outcomes for all children and staff

The opportunity to be part of a multi-academy trust that has collaboration at its heart and will support you every step of the way

Enhanced paternity leave, in excess of the Green and Burgundy Books

Aurora Academies Advantage scheme - this includes access to free and confidential advice on a range of topics via the Employee Assistance Programme, online GP service, cycle to work scheme, discounts to high-street shops and health and well-being support

If you are interested in finding out more, we strongly suggest that you arrange a tour of the school - please contact Craig Andrew, Office Manager, on office@kingoffapa.org.uk or 01424 211548.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive suitable applications. Therefore, we recommend submitting you application as soon as possible.

Please note that we can only accept applications submitted through our recruitment platform, SAMPeople Recruit, so kindly apply there.

 

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

Aurora Academies Trust is committed to the safeguarding of pupils and we follow safer recruitment practice. References will be taken up prior to interview and an enhanced criminal records bureau check will be made prior to appointment.

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 King Offa Primary Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 423 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: King Offa Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/king-offa-primary-academy

King Offa converted to Academy status in September 2012. We are one of sevens schools run by Aurora Academies Trust, four of which are based in East Sussex. The school is over one hundred years old and we are very proud of the history and heritage of King Offa. Whilst enjoying the charm and character of such a well-established school, we also always aim to be looking forwards and preparing our children for life in the twenty first century.

Our links with parents, carers, and wider family are very important to us. We know that educating children is our joint responsibility and we value the support of all our families.

We are proud of our educational outcomes and how well pupils learn here. However, we also make sure we offer pupils wider opportunities to develop their talents and interests so they grown into thoughtful, open minded individuals who make a positive contribution to the world around them.

We are a popular school and many year groups are full but we but still have spaces in some classes.

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