Job Description
Nursery Leader
To start – March 2025
We are currently looking for a passionate individual to join us as our Nursery Leader at Shebbear College. With our nursery opening in April, we are seeking an experienced practionner to help establish our provision as the best in the area.
Shebbear College is a small independent day and boarding school of around 300 pupils, for boys and girls aged from 2 – 18. Set in 85-acres of countryside between Dartmoor and Exmoor, it is an idyllic location in which to work. Class sizes are smaller than average throughout the school and we pride ourselves on knowing every pupil as an individual, recognising their potential and helping them to achieve their best, whatever that may be. This is what makes us special and stands us apart from other schools.
We are looking for a Nursery Leader who can be influential in the progress and development of the nursery. Linking closely with the school you will play a key role in the development of our pupils ensuring a happy and successful start to their educational journey. You will be heavily involved in the day-to-day running of the nursery as well as involvement of the financial operations, recruitment, training and development of staff.
We are looking for a fantastic nursery leader who can;
• Demonstrate excellent practice in delivering the early years curriculum.
• Promote the values of the nursery to all staff, parents and children.
• Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with all staff.
• Maintain accurate records including occupancy to ensure growth and development.
• Train and develop all staff to fulfil their potential.
As our Nursery Leader you should be passionate about all areas of children’s learning.
Applicants should demonstrate the following qualifications & experiences:
• Full and relevant minimum Level 3 Childcare qualification
• Current Paediatric First Aid
• Have a minimum of 3 years recent experience, working in a Nursery setting, ideally already in a Nursery Leader role
• Great passion for child development and a good working knowledge of the EYFS 0-5 years
• Experience of working in a Management role, mentoring and leading staff
• Excellent knowledge of the EYFS and Ofsted statutory guidance
• Knowledge of child protection and safeguarding
• Knowledge and proven practical experience of implementing good quality learning opportunities
• Ability to deliver a high standard of childcare
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work productively with pupils, colleagues, parents and outside agencies
• Excellent planning, organising and time management skills
• A fantastic understanding for how a Nursery works.
• Excellent communication skills and able to work effectively in a team
You will be involved and supported by the Inspired Learning Group of schools and Nurseries. With termly nursery meetings, you will meet and share best practice with other nursery leaders. In return we will offer you a friendly, welcoming place of work, a great team of staff and pupils who are well behaved and engaging.
As part of the Inspire Learning Group staff also benefit from;
• Salary up to £27,000 and will be dependent on experience and qualifications
• Annual salary reviews
• Childcare fee discount
• Competitive Annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays with Annual leave increasing with service
• Pension scheme
• Refer a friend scheme up to £750
• Health plan that provides significant coverage such as optical, dental, dental accident, chiropody, therapy treatments and health club concession. Access to Doctor line from anywhere in the world.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Westfield rewards (discounts from various high street and online outlets).
• Free car parking
• Free lunch and refreshments during term-time
• Free use of the School facilities such as gymnasium
APPLICATION PROCESS
All applicants must complete the application form on the following link: https://applicant.website/i/65A755/vacancy-info/0000000667
Please ensure that your referees include your current or most recent employer and we do not accept CVs.
Further details about the School are available at www.shebbearcollege.co.uk/jobs
No agencies please.
Closing Date: Wednesday 8th January 2025 at 9am.
Early applications are encouraged and Shebbear College reserves the right to close the recruitment process earlier than advertised, should a high volume of suitable applications be received.
PLEASE NOTE: Shebbear College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young adults and expects all staff to share this commitment including regular training attendance.
The successful applicant will be offered the post subject to receipt of satisfactory written references, proof of appropriate qualifications, Health questionnaire, a check of online search engines and websites of publicly available information that does not identify the applicant as potentially unsuitable to work within a school setting, proof of identity, a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service, an overseas police check if required and confirmation of the right to work in the UK. Please refer to the Recruitment Selection and Disclosures Policy and Procedure on the school website.