The EYFS Department at West House School is seeking a Deputy Nursery Manager who is passionate about Early Years Education, with qualifications at Level 5 or above. The role will encompass classroom-based teaching and/or practitioner work and undertaking managerial duties and responsibilities to support the Nursery Manager. The ideal candidate will champion high quality and creative early years practice and will possess excellent communication skills.
Please download the application information pack and visit our website () for further information about the role and the school and nursery.
Type of position : Permanent, full time.
Salary : £28,485 per annum.
Hours of Work : 37.5 hours per week, all-year round, working hours to be negotiated. Must be available to work between the hours of 7.30am and 6.00pm.
Holidays: 40 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, to be taken during school holiday and shut down periods.
Benefits: Eligible for discount on school fees for pupils at West House School Nursery, West House School (for boys) and Edgbaston High School for Girls (subject to normal admissions procedures), eligible to join a Contributory Pension Scheme, free lunch and refreshments, free parking, Employee Assistance Programme including Wider Wallet discount scheme, Bike2Work scheme, enhanced Maternity scheme.
Start date: As soon as possible
How to apply
To apply for this role, forward a completed application form and a covering letter addressed to Avril Walsh, Nursery Manager, outlining why you feel that your skills and experience would equip you to take on this role, by email to: recruitment@westhouseprep.com
The deadline for applications is Wednesday 20th November 2024 at 9.00am.
Short listed candidates will be contacted to arrange a suitable time for interview during the week beginning 25th November 2024.
West House School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be required to undergo all statutory checks including an enhanced DBS check. A copy of the Recruitment, Selection and Disclosure Policy is available on the website.
This post involves working with children and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of the Offenders Act 1974 and all subsequent amendments. All convictions, police cautions or “bind overs”, including any that would otherwise be considered “spent” under the Act must be disclosed, and will be taken into account in deciding whether to make an appointment.