*Part time and full time hours available, all year round or term-time only*
*Enhanced annual leave and employee benefits*
*Stunning work environment at an independent school nursery with access to full grounds and facilities*
*Location close to city centre, Five Ways station, local bus routes*
*Nursery fee and school fee discounts for employees*
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.
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Start date: as soon as possible
Job Description
Reporting to: Nursery Manager
To support the Nursery Manager in the leadership and management of the EYFS department
To work as Deputy EYFS SENCo, instilling a culture of best practice and high quality EYFS and SEN education
To act as an ambassador of the school and maintain a positive image of its aims and objectives
Person Specification
Essential
Appropriate qualifications in Early Years Education (Level 5/Early Years Teaching)
Paediatric First Aid training, or willingness to undertake training at start of employment
Safeguarding training and qualifications
At least two years' demonstrable experience in Lead EYFS Practitioner/Teacher role in either a standalone or chain setting
Experience of working in the education sector
Experience of dealing with a wide range of stakeholders
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and Outlook
Strong organisational skills
Excellent people management skills
Excellent problem solving, decision making and prioritisation skills
Self-starter with an enthusiastic attitude, drive and a passion for achieving results
Enthusiasm for working in a school/EYFS setting to deliver the best environment for education
Willingness to promote and support the school's aims and ethos
Willingness to promote and support the school's safeguarding policies and procedures
Desirable
DSL/Deputy DSL training
SEN training
Experience in a management/supervisor role
Experience of working in a DSL/Deputy DSL role
Experience as a Fire Safety Officer or similar
Experience of working with SEND children
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.
How to apply
To apply for this role, forward a completed application form (available for download from 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
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.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £28,000.00-£29,000.00 per year
Schedule: Monday to Friday
Education: GCSE or equivalent (required)
Work Location: In person