Pre - School Deputy Manager (EXS029BC)
Farndon Fields Primary School, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 9JH15 days remaining to apply
Start date details
19th August 2026
Closing date
26 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
11 June 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £29,007.00 - £30,428.00 Annually (Actual) Approx Starting Salary £29,007
Pre - School Deputy Manager (EXS029BC) job summary
Pre-School Deputy Manager
Farndon Fields Primary School
Salary: Grade 7 Pay Point 11-14
Hours: 40 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 09:00am -06:00pm
About the Role
Farndon Fields Primary School are seeking to recruit a highly organised, empathetic and enthusiastic Pre-School Deputy Manager to work within our Pre-School setting.
Why Choose Farndon Fields Primary School?
We are a successful, friendly school set in beautiful grounds on the edge of Market Harborough. Our school environment has been developed with two additional classrooms that were completed in February 2013 and an additional 7 new classrooms, a new hall and a refurbished administration area and school entrance completed in 2018. We have also installed a brand-new library thanks to funds raised by our own PTA and support from the local Market Harborough charity ‘Howard Watson Symington Memorial Charity’. We are a Microsoft Showcase school, sharing good practice through this global network.
Our Achievements to date
Rated Ofsted ‘Good’ October 2012
Microsoft Showcase School
360 Safe online safety award
“A high level of enthusiasm throughout the school community creates a very positive climate for learning.” - OFSTED
Emphasis is placed on the development of every child's self-esteem and independence, and they are strongly encouraged to be kind and caring to one another in a positive and nurturing environment. Children work and play together in a happy, relaxed and positive atmosphere in which encouragement abounds and the surroundings are colourful, attractive and adaptable.
All our activities are designed to cover multiple areas of the curriculum at any one time to ensure each child has the opportunity to achieve in and access all areas of learning.
Key Responsibilities
- Understand, effectively apply and implement within the provision the application of Trust policies and procedures related to the post especially those that relate to safeguarding and child protection.
- Ensure compliance under the Children’s Act.
- Liaison with parents / carers to ensure that children are welcomed and supported in a culturally appropriate way.
What We’re Looking For
Qualifications:
- EYP, NNEB or NVQ level 3 in Children’s Care, Learning and Development, or relevant degree.
- Level 2 qualifications in maths/numeracy and English/literacy
Experience:
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience of working with under-fives in a formal setting, working within the Nursery Education and meeting the requirements relating to Ofsted.
- Experience of leading activities with individuals, groups and whole classes to support children’s development
- Experience of managing a budget and resources
Skills & Knowledge:
- Knowledge of and the ability to apply child protection and health and safety procedures
- Knowledge and understanding of children’s development 0-5years.
- Knowledge of current legislation affecting care and education of under fives
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Skills to relate well to staff, parents, governors and pupils and to be assertive when necessary.
- Empathy with children and young people
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification to support your application.
Why Join Us?
Professional Growth & Support
- Ongoing professional development opportunities.
- Access to learning networks and visits to other organisations.
- Supportive leadership and a highly committed team.
- Highly committed and motivated Team
- A role which has the opportunity to make a real difference whilst having fun
- A established Central Services Team who support schools and wider colleagues
Work-Life & Wellbeing Benefits
- Flexible working options.
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
- Defined benefit pension scheme.
- Be an integral member of the team in a vibrant school.
- Create an outstanding learning environment for the success of all of our children.
- Play a significant part in continuing to develop our school.
- Be part of a wider community of Discovery Schools Trust.
Additional Perks
- Free parking.
- Cycle-to-work scheme.
- Gym discounts.
- Eyecare vouchers.
- Dental support.
- Retail discounts.
- Annual incremental pay increases within the pay scale.
Equal Opportunities & Accessibility
We welcome enquiries from everyone and value diversity in our workforce.
Applications are welcome from all sections of the community regardless of gender identity, ethnic origin, disability, age or sexual orientation. If you require assistance completing your application, please contact hrsupport@discoverytrust.org for support.
Depending on your role, occasional travel between Discovery locations may be required. A valid driving license and appropriate business insurance are necessary, and you will need to provide evidence of these documents
More about Discovery Schools Trust
Discovery Schools Trust is dedicated to improving learning and teaching by creating a culture that promotes excellence. The needs of all children are placed at the heart of all decision making regardless of the school they attend. Teaching and learning excellence are shared through learning networks, sharing of ideas and materials as well as leading practitioners between schools. Discovery has developed a school improvement system which focuses on improving outcomes for all children. It also places staff development, talent management and succession planning at the heart of achieving outstanding organisations.
Please note that interviews for this position may be made earlier than the stated closing date if a suitable candidate is identified. Therefore, we encourage interested applicants to submit their applications promptly. Early submission will not only ensure consideration for the position but also increase the likelihood of being invited for an interview. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to receiving your application.
Safeguarding Statement
We are committed to safeguarding our pupils; therefore, the successful applicant will require an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and references.
AI
While we acknowledge the advantages of AI in crafting personal statements for applications, we strongly encourage and expect applicants to personalise and tailor responses. Please note that the Trust may utilise AI checking solutions during the application review process and will be considered when shortlisting.
Apply Now!
If you are ready to make a difference in children's lives, apply today!
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 Farndon Fields Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 376 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Farndon Fields Primary School website
We are a friendly, nurturing, inclusive school set in beautiful, extensive grounds on the edge of Market Harborough. We currently have approximately 300 children on roll including our Preschool and our school is growing, with six additional classrooms completed in January 2019.
Our vision is for Farndon Fields to be a high achieving, vibrant learning community in which children are nurtured, motivated and have outstanding expectations for themselves and others. We believe that every member of our school community has a right to achieve their potential in an atmosphere which balances support with challenge. We provide a climate for learning which encourages creativity, is enjoyable, safe, exciting, and well-structured. We are passionate about improving the health and life choices for all our children and our school ethos promotes health, well–being, self-esteem and resilience and these are the foundations for our children to be successful in all they do. Our goal - underpinned by our four foundation stones of Nurture, Inspire, Learn, Succeed - is to develop life-long learning characteristics in children that encourage self leadership skills, helping each child to be the very best they can be.
We enjoy close links with our parents and community. We believe that strong and effective parent partnerships are key to the successful academic, social and emotional development of the children in our care. We also have established collaborative partnerships with other schools in the locality, in our Trust, with the Affinity Teaching School Alliance and Inspiring Leaders Teacher Training. In a rapidly changing educational landscape, we know that working in partnership is a vital way to grow our capacity and improve on the achievement of our school. Here at Farndon Fields we recognise that progress can come from the power of many if we have a common aim: to achieve success for all.
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