Nursery Manager (Icklesham CEP School and Nursery)

Job introduction

About the role

Icklesham Church of England Primary School and Nursery are looking to appoint an ambitious, forward thinking and enthusiastic Nursery Manager. The role includes working alongside our Early Years Lead and Headteacher to provide the highest quality early years education in our school-based nursery. Our nursery welcomes children from 2 years and is part of an Early Years Village model, including a reception class taught by our Early Years Lead.

Working hours are 37.5 per week, term time only, starting on 1st September 2025. Hours are 8:30am – 4:30pm, to include nursery opening hours 8:45 – 3:15 and our Tea Club after school care 3:15 – 4:30.

We can offer you a happy, thriving school with a dedicated team who work together to provide a high quality, nurturing environment for our fabulous children. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with the whole school community where we enjoy many school wide events and celebrations.

The successful candidate will: -

• be passionate about securing the best early years care, education and pedagogy
• be flexible, reliable and work well as part of a team
• have great communication skills with all staff and partners and a welcoming, professional approach to all our children and families
• be a professional role model for colleagues, be forward thinking and able to support new initiatives
• be willing to undertake ongoing professional development opportunities
• work seamlessly as part of our whole school team
• lead the organisation and learning provision in the nursery alongside the Early Years Lead and Headteacher
• demonstrate positive team building skills, lead and inspire the future development of the nursery
• have the ability to act with integrity, whilst managing confidential and/or sensitive information
• Be self-motivated, adaptable and able to multi-task in a busy nursery environment
• Be able to prioritise their own workload
• Understand school policies and procedures and apply them as required
• Be willing to undertake training, including for safeguarding and special education needs

Applicants must also hold a relevant Level 3 Qualification and have experience within an Early Years setting.

We strongly encourage candidates to visit the nursery in action before applying for this role.

For further information or to request an application pack please contact Mrs Barry, our school secretary on office@ickleshamcp.e-sussex.sch.uk or call 01424 814448.

The closing date for applications is Thursday 5th June 2025. Interviews will be held in the week commencing Monday 9th June 2025.

Please note the school will be shut for the May half term from Friday 23rd May 2025 until Monday 2nd June 2025

Working pattern: Full-time, Term-time only (working for 39 weeks per year plus 6.05 weeks annual leave, which will increase after 5 years' continuous service)
(As the position is term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata)
 
Please note, we do not accept CVs.

Additional information

Additional Information

Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.

Data provided as part of a job application will be processed in line with the privacy notice for job applicants.

DBS

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure and Barring Services. For further information about what is required in this process please go to gov.uk disclosure and barring service . Please note that we require evidence of an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad.

All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children.  All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.

Work Permits

We may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency’s Points-based Immigration System. Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits. 

If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role.

Reasonable adjustments

If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.

Reasonable adjustments include things like an offline application form. If you would like to discuss your requirements further, please get in touch.

Equal Opportunities

East Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit.