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Nursery Manager (Lead Practitioner)
Are you passionate about childcare? Do you enjoy working as part of a team? Are you keen to develop your leadership skills in a forward thinking setting? If yes, this job could be for you!
Our continually graded outstanding nursery school, have a vacancy for an inspiring and exceptionally talented Lead Practitioner/Nursery Manager, who can empower and excite our strong team of experienced practitioners and support our children and families to thrive. This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity for the ideal candidate.
Our belief is that children thrive when they are consistently happy and safe at nursery school. Whatever a child’s background or starting point, we believe that every child can achieve.
You will initially be based in our Daycare provision for 0–3-year-olds. Experience in this age range is essential. Please read this advert in conjunction with the Job Description, Person Specification and Role Profile.
Our staff benefit from 24 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays (based on full time), increasing after the 5th year of service. We offer staff discounts on goods and services such as holidays, insurance, loans, health and fitness, broadband TV and phone services, food and drink and much, much more. There are excellent CPD opportunities including training days and support given to gain further qualifications if desired. In addition, we offer employee support, which includes access to confidential counselling and health advice. As a Hampshire Nursery School, there is the option to join the Local Government Pension Scheme.
∞ Applicants MUST hold at least a level 3 Childcare related qualification ∞
The nursery school is open from 7.45am – 6.00pm, Monday to Friday. Hours of work will be on a shift basis to cover these opening hours. The nursery school closes for the period between Christmas Day and New Year.
This post is 37 hours per week, 52 weeks a year with a starting salary of £33,178 at a Hampshire County Council E grade as a Nursery Manager.
Visits to the Nursery are warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office if you wish to visit on 01329 232095. For more information or to apply, please see our website www.haven-sch.org or come into reception to pick up an application pack. We look forward to meeting you!
∞ Closing Date – Tuesday 16th December at midday ∞
Due to the high priority of this role, applications will be reviewed upon receipt and successful candidates will be contacted regarding interview arrangements ASAP prior to closing date.
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
