Job Introduction
About this Role
Deputy Nursery Manager – Little Oaks Nursery
(Based at Wyberton Primary Academy, Saundergate Lane, Wyberton, Lincolnshire PE21 7BZ)
The post is full time 40 hours per week, 38 weeks per year plus five training days. It post requires you to work 8-hour shift pattern which supports with cover for our wrap around provision.
Salary scale: G5 12 – G5 15
Actual salary: £24,597.15 - £ 27,097.01
Are you passionate about making a difference and have a desire to provide the best possible provision and experiences for our young learners? Do you have experience of managing and leading teams? Are you committed to compliance and delivering the Early Years Statutory framework within a nursery setting. Are you a role model who demonstrates values in action?
We are looking to appoint an excellent Deputy Manager to work in our Nursery within our EYFS setting with effect from September 2025.
As Deputy Manager you will be responsible for the smooth running of the setting. This includes staff deployment and managing the nursery in compliance to the Statutory framework and other regulations as required - (e.g. Food hygiene; Health & Safety).
You will ensure the setting is tidy, presentable, and safe by completing daily checks and risk assessments. You will work alongside our EYFS leader and with others within the setting to ensure high quality curriculum provision is planned creatively and is accessible to all learners.
You will be responsible for building strong bonds and relationships with children, families, and the staff team every day – both within the nursery setting and in the wider aspect of the school.
The Deputy Manager will communicate effectively and work with our Infinity Academies Trust central team to ensure careful management of information relating to funding and raising invoices for wrap around provision. You will also be responsible for submitting funding claims each month.
Applicants should have achieved Grade C or above in GCSE Maths & English or equivalent and a minimum of a Level 3 diploma in childcare. A higher-level qualification is desirable. A minimum of 1 year nursery leadership experience is essential.
Visits to our nursery are welcomed and can be arranged by calling 01205 364797 to make an appointment.
To apply for this position please click the following link:
https://mynewterm.com/jobs/146916/EDV-2025-WPA-01801
Closing Date: Sunday 6th July
Interview Date: Friday 11th July
Wyberton Primary Academy and Little Oaks Nursery has a clear commitment to Child Protection and Safeguarding Children. All appointments are subject to an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check, evidence of proof of right to work in the UK as well as other routine recruitment checks. References will be requested prior to interview.
Fluency Duty
In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
The school advertising the vacancy will contact you directly regarding the outcome of your application and any interviews. When interviews are taking place schools will follow all Government and Public Health England Guidelines.
All shortlisted candidates will need to verify their eligibility to work in the UK at interview.
