Nursery Manager
Ruishton Church of England School, Taunton, Somerset, TA3 5JZ42 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 March 2026
Closing date
5 May 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
24 March 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
- £24,816.00
Nursery Manager job summary
About Us
Woodlands Nursery is located within the grounds of Ruishton CofE Primary School, their philosophy is to provide a continuous, free-flow provision where every child is unique, where they feel safe and secure, whilst becoming confident, self-motivated, independent learners through play.
We currently have an opportunity for a dedicated experienced Nursery Manager to join the Woodlands Nursey, part of The Oak Partnership Trust.
Job overview
You’ll provide leadership and oversee the management of the Nursery, effectively managing day-to-day operations whilst ensuring the highest standards of care and education are delivered by supporting staff with the strategic implementation, planning, and monitoring of Nursery provision and policies. Please see attached full job description.
Key Requirements
A Highly motivated, NVQ Level 3 qualified nursery manager
Experience of room management within a nursery or Early Years setting, including staff management and staff to child ratios
Extensive knowledge of EYFS practice, including statutory requirements, health and safety legislation, safeguarding and SEN inclusion
Provide a Stimulating, high quality and innovative early years learning experience
Be enthusiastic and have a forward thinking vision to lead outstanding practice within the nursery.
The ability to deliver high quality childcare in a safe and caring environment
Excellent communication at every level and great organisational skills
Able to liaise with parents, other professionals and outside agencies
Experience managing and coordinating support for SEND children, ensuring suitable strategies are in place for each unique SEND child
Why Join Us?
As a Nursery Manager within The Oak Partnership Trust, you’ll have the opportunity to take a leading role within the Nursery’s development whilst also having access to professional development opportunities, working in tandem with teaching staff to make a real difference to the provision offered to young learners.
Commitment to staff wellbeing with access to EAP
Generous Pension Scheme
Supportive and inclusive team
Salary: Grade 12, with a starting salary of £24,816
Hours: 37 hours a week, term time plus inset days contract.
Contract: Permanent
Please note:
All positions at The Oak Partnership Trust and within our schools require appropriate references and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance.
The Oak Partnership Trust reserve the right to close an advertisement to applications ahead of the advertised closure date. For this reason, shortlisting may take place prior to the closing date. With this in mind, please do not hesitate to apply early.
Safeguarding Statement
Ruishton Church of England Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
Further information about the job
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Ruishton Church of England School
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 191 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Ruishton Church of England School website
Welcome to Ruishton Church of England Primary School and thank you for taking the time to visit our school website.
We are a founding member of The Oak Partnership Trust, formed in January 2019, and are proud to be a Church of England School. Our Christian Ethos and Values are key to the success of every child, underpinning our efforts to provide the best possible education and experiences for the children of Ruishton Primary. We believe strongly in the power of unlocking the innate potential of every child, valuing the diversity and uniqueness of them as they develop through their time here. Through education, we have the gift of inspiring a curiosity of learning, individual confidence and the courage to make positive choices to build a future. We put learning first and shape our teaching to bring out the best and most productive progress in the children; academically, socially and emotionally.
We offer a broad and balanced curriculum, taught in our indoor and outdoor learning environments which offer a stimulating and inspiring background to positive and happy progress. We are committed in our pursuit of excellence; continually reviewing our practice and identifying areas for school improvement. The children at Ruishton succeed, fulfill their potential and leave having faith in what lies ahead...
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