Join Our Team - Nursery Manager / Co Lead
JOB OVERVIEW
St Mary's Primary School (incorporating Hedgehogs Nursery) requires a talented, effective, and enthusiastic Nursery Manager/Co Lead who will be able to complement our already dedicated hardworking team. We are looking for a candidate who is committed to influencing and maintaining the highest standards whilst providing a fun, educational & nurturing environment that will enable our children to flourish.
WHY CHOOSE US
St. Mary's CofE Primary was rated 'Outstanding' in all 5 areas by Ofsted in October 2024 and known for its deeply supportive and caring culture. The success of the school means we are growing in popularity and size.
Our vision is built on the belief that 'I can do all things', we provide a happy, secure and fully inclusive environment where every child can achieve their best, underpinned by our Christian values of compassion, community, courage, creativity, truthfulness and service. With expansive grounds and a dedicated Forest School site, we use our exceptional outdoor spaces to enrich our curriculum and inspire a lifelong love of learning.
We pride ourselves on our strong Christian ethos of care, guidance and support for all stakeholders, as well as that of inclusion and diversity.
WHAT WE OFFER:
A school that is fully dedicated to developing every child to reach their full potential.
Collaborative working within our Trust to support our endeavours to work smarter and achieve an effective balance between home and work.
A dedicated and friendly team of professionals who are keen to develop and learn.
Excellent CPD opportunities
JOB REQUIREMENTS
A relevant, recognised qualification such Level 3 Early Years Education or higher
Grade 5 - 6 Scale Point 11 to 17 depending on qualifications & relevant experience. Actual Salary: £21,048 to £23,587
32.5 hours per week, term time only, plus 3 INSET days
Monday to Friday 8.30 am to 3.30 pm (half hour for lunch).
Our new member of staff will have the following skills:
- Excellent partnership with parents
- A great team player
- Enthusiasm and motivation for Early Years
- Love of the outdoors
- The ability to support a child's emotional wellbeing
- A desire to support each child's ongoing learning and provide new challenges.
- Organised and having the ability to plan and prioritise your work
- Being positive, confident and honest
- Having great initiative and a “can do” attitude
- Knowing and upholding our policies, procedures and established working practices
Potential candidates for this role are warmly invited to visit the school or to contact the Head of School for an informal conversation.
We encourage early applications as we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the closing date if we receive sufficient applications for the role.
There are many advantages to working for us. Included in your actual annual salary is generous annual leave entitlement, access to a local government pension scheme, sick pay scheme, cycle-to-work scheme, free eye tests for VDU users and employee assistance helpline. Support staff in schools can also benefit from a range of national discount schemes available to education professionals such as the Blue Light Card offering savings on shopping, travel, and leisure.
Please note that St Mary's Church of England Primary School is an academy as part of the Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership Multi Academy Trust.
St Mary's C of E 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.
