Nursery Manager
Raleigh Infant Academy, Thetford, IP24 2JTThis job expired on 5 July 2024
Start date details
September 2024
Closing date
5 July 2024 at 9am
Date listed
5 June 2024
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- £13,851.00 - £14,842.00 Annually (Actual) £29,269 to £31,364 Full Time Equivalent
Nursery Manager job summary
The successful candidate will be joining a vibrant and ambitious organisation, led by experienced and supportive professionals. Substantial recent investment into training, buildings and resources has contributed to our vision of providing high-quality learning experiences for children.
We are looking for a Nursery Manager to work in our EYFS setting. We are looking for someone positive, passionate, caring and enthusiastic and who can engage with children and inspire and motivate them to be the best they can be.
Raleigh Infant and Admirals Academy is part of the Eastern Multi-Academy Trust. The Trust's values and vision are based on the four keywords; Empower, Motivate, Aspire, and Transform. We want to make a real and lasting difference to the communities within which we work – “transforming lives, transforming communities”.
Our aim at Raleigh Infant and Admirals Academy is to prepare each of our pupils with the skills, attitudes and abilities for later life and we hope that their time with us will not only enable them to achieve their academic potential but also provide them with a wealth of happy memories and friendships to take
Role Purpose
To manage the nursery provision within the Academy, having responsibility for the wellbeing of the children entrusted to its care, including delivering a high standard of learning, development and care for the children.
To ensure the Nursery meets Ofsted and EYFS requirements at all times and that the nursery is run in accordance with legislative requirements and has in existence appropriate policies and procedures.
Skills & Experience
- Level 5 qualification in Early Years or equivalent
- Paediatric First Aid trained or willing to undertake the training
- Proven experience of working in an Early Years setting
- Recent experience managing a nursery or as a Deputy in a similar setting
- Excellent knowledge of the EYFS curriculum, relevant statutory guidance and Ofsted requirements
- Proven experience of implementing good quality learning opportunities for children
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with children and parents
- Understanding of, and ability to comply with the requirements of safeguarding/Child Protection
We can offer:
- Friendly and professional colleagues
- An approachable and skilled leadership team
- Happy, responsive and polite pupils
- Supportive parents
- Highly trained teaching assistant team
- A commitment to your continuing professional development
- Wellbeing and mental health support
- The opportunity to work in a forward thinking and aspirational Trust
Should you wish to discuss the position Please contact Greg Sadler, Executive Principal on 01842 753993.
If we receive sufficient applicants of a high calibre, we may bring the closing date forward.
Please ensure your application meets the essential requirements of the job description.
You will be required to undertake employment checks including an enhanced DBS with children's barred list check prior to commencing this role.
Eastern Multi Academy Trust (EMAT) is an equal opportunities employer and employs suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion / belief, sexual orientation or age. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. Any appointments will be subject to satisfactory medical checks, references and an enhanced DBS check including the Children's Barred List.
EMAT is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums, employee support services to welcome and support staff from different backgrounds. Our ambition is to work together to promote a more inclusive environment and signal our commitment to celebrate and promote diversity and welcome part time or flexible working applicants.
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.
About Raleigh Infant Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 7
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 135 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 7
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Raleigh Infant Academy website (opens in new tab)
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