Deputy Nursery Manager (Pevensey & Westham CE School)

Job introduction

About the role

Pevensey & Westham CE Primary School is looking to recruit a Deputy Nursery Manager.

Be part of creating a brand new School-Based Nursery

We are starting new nursery provision for 0-4 year olds from September 2025

We are seeking an experienced Deputy Nursery Manager to join our dynamic team at Pevensey & Westham Primary School. This is an exciting opportunity to support in the set-up and running of a brand new nursery provision.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

•  Proven experience in a nursery setting, particularly in a leadership role
• A strong initiative to create an engaging and nurturing environment for children Comprehensive knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum
• A steadfast commitment to safeguarding the welfare of all children in our care
• Understanding and experience in supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN)

 At PAWS, we believe in investing in our staff. We offer:

 The opportunity to join a successful leadership team dedicated to achieving excellence

• A collaborative environment that fosters good team relationships
• Wellbeing support to ensure a healthy work-life balance
• Access to professional training and development opportunities to further your career, including a comprehensive package of support from the local authority
• Supportive colleagues who share a common vision for high-quality education
• Beautiful surroundings and a location that inspire both staff and children alike

If you are passionate about early years education and possess the skills and dedication to make a real difference in the lives of young children, we would love to hear from you! 

We welcome potential applicants to visit and experience our school first hand.

Salary: Depending on experience: Grade 5 between Point 12 £25,183 and point 13 £25,584

The role is permanent, full time (37 hours a week), full year (minimum annual leave of 4.9 weeks plus bank holidays) Shifts will range between 07.00 – 18.10, Mon-Fri)

For more information about the school please visit our website: Home | Pevensey & Westham Primary School

We encourage you to come and visit us – please contact the school office. We are also holding an open morning 10:30 – 13:00 on Saturday 26 April, please book in via the school office on 01323 762269 or by email at admin@pevenseyschool.org.uk.

To apply for this position please visit the vacancies section of our website https://pevenseyschool.org.uk/our-school/sbn. Please complete and return the support staff application form making sure you clearly outline why we should hire you.

Closing date: 28th April noon                   

Interview date: w/c 05th May 2025

Pevensey & Westham CEP School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to obtain an enhanced DBS Certificate with the Local Authority. In addition, as part of the shortlisting process we will carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on the shortlisted candidates

Working pattern: Full-time
 
Please note, we do not accept CVs.

This post is covered by the ChildcareDisqualification Regulations 2018.  

The school will need to ensure that they are notknowingly employing a person who is disqualified under the 2018 Regulations inconnection with relevant childcare provision.  Accordingly, the successfulcandidate will be required to demonstrate to the school, by completing aself-declaration form as part of the pre-employment checks process, that theyhave not been disqualified under the 2018 Regulations.  

 If the preferred candidate is found to bedisqualified under the 2018 Regulations, the offer of employment will besubject to the application by the preferred candidate to Ofsted for a waiverand the receipt of a waiver from Ofsted.

Additional information

Additional Information

Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.

Data provided as part of a job application will be processed in line with the privacy notice for job applicants.

DBS

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure and Barring Services. For further information about what is required in this process please go to gov.uk disclosure and barring service . Please note that we require evidence of an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad.

All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children.  All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.

Work Permits

We may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency’s Points-based Immigration System. Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits. 

If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role.

Reasonable adjustments

If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.

Reasonable adjustments include things like an offline application form. If you would like to discuss your requirements further, please get in touch.

Equal Opportunities

East Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit.