Nursery Deputy Supervisor
Ditchling St Margaret's Church of England Primary School, Ditchling, East Sussex, BN6 8TU28 days remaining to apply
Job start date
2 September 2026
Closing date
13 July 2026 at 9am
Date listed
15 June 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: Monday to Friday 8.30-15.30
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £26,403
What skills and experience we're looking for
- Ability to follow instructions or work on own initiative as necessary
- Ability to communicate effectively with parents, carers and other professionals
- Able to converse at ease with customer and provide advice in accurate spoken English
- Ability to keep accurate records
- Ability to implement high health and safety standards
- Ability to motivate team members
- Ability to deputise for the Nursery Manager in his/her absence
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Ability to establish positive relationships with children
- Ability to promote a stimulating and secure environment for children
- NVQ 3 in Childcare and Education or relevant equivalent
- Evidence of further recent training/qualifications
- Working knowledge of the Children Act 1989 and current legislation
- An understanding of children’s development
- An understanding of Birth to Three Matters and the Foundation Stage curriculum
- Experience of working in a childcare setting, including with children with special educational needs
- A commitment to giving children and families the opportunity to reach their full potential
- A commitment to Equal Opportunities
- Willingness to participate in further training and developmental opportunities offered by the school and county, to further knowledge
- A commitment to continuing professional development
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:
- opportunities to support the development of children’s core academic and life skills
- friendly children who are enthusiastic and eager to learn and be challenged
- a strong, supportive and committed staff team
- opportunities to develop your professional skills
- engaged parents and a thriving village community
- a happy, friendly workplace
Further information about the job
Room lead/2-year-old lead position - As our nursery continues to grow, we are excited to be opening a new 2-year-old provision and are looking for an exceptional Room Lead to play a key role in its development. We are seeking an enthusiastic, creative, and energetic practitioner who can think on their feet, use their initiative, and inspire both children and colleagues. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with our experienced and nurturing staff team to create a warm, stimulating environment where every child can thrive. As part of our school family, you will be supported by colleagues who share our commitment to perseverance, kindness, and respect in all that we do.
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 job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Ditchling St Margaret's Church of England Primary School
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 224 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- office@ditchlingsch.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01273844130
Our community is built on enthusiastic learners, committed staff, supportive parents and governors. In December 2017 we were judged Good by OFSTED, with Outstanding for Personal development, behaviour and welfare. Ditchling (St Margaret's) C.E. Primary and Nursery School is a village primary with 207 children on roll, aged 2 - 11 years, currently organised across 6 classes plus nursery.
Arranging a visit to Ditchling St Margaret's Church of England Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@ditchlingsch.co.uk.
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