Deputy Nursery Manager
| Posting date: | 23 August 2025 |
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| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 07 September 2025 |
| Location: | Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 5QA |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | dbaa6d6f-1434-4827-96ca-a6958a7f6f89 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
You will have a child-centered approach, and will provide a creative, inclusive and aspirational lessons to enrich our school curriculum which inspires and motivates children and supports high quality teaching and learning both indoors and outside the classroom. We are seeking a warm, positive and enthusiastic person to join our team that is forward thinking and has a real passion for championing all children, irrespective of their starting abilities. A commitment to support the school’s vision for enrichment in personal development opportunities is key, recognising that in order to create well rounded children we focus collectively on the academic, social, emotional and holistic development simultaneously.
What the school offers its staff
Newlyn School is seeking a warm, positive, and experienced Deputy Nursery Manager to join our dedicated early years team. We are looking for someone with a calm and nurturing disposition, paired with an aspirational mindset and a deep commitment to child development through the EYFS curriculum. Someone with a commitment and desire to grow professionally is desirable, always seeking new and innovative teaching strategies to inspire our young learners.
The successful candidate will be a flexible and collaborative leader, working closely with the Nursery Manager and wider school staff to ensure that our youngest learners are at the heart of everything we do. You will champion high-quality early years education, fostering a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment where children can flourish emotionally, socially, and academically.
Key Qualities and Responsibilities:
• A strong understanding of the EYFS framework and how to deliver a rich, play-based curriculum that supports holistic development in Nursery and Pre-School settings, as well as into the foundation stage. Teaching experience or accreditation is desirable but not essential.
• Proven experience in teaching, leading and supporting early years practitioners, with a commitment to professional growth and reflective practice is desirable.
• A nurturing approach to behaviour and wellbeing, with the ability to build trusting relationships with children, families, and staff
• Confidence in identifying and supporting children with additional needs, adapting provision to meet individual learning styles and developmental stages
• A proactive attitude towards safeguarding, health & safety, and inclusive practice
• A passion for outdoor learning, with enthusiasm for Forest School, Beach School, and creative enrichment opportunities
We are proud of our coastal identity and the unique opportunities it offers our children. Our curriculum is designed to celebrate curiosity, creativity, and confidence, and we are looking for a Deputy Nursery Manager who shares our vision for helping every child be the best they can be.
If you are an enthusiastic early year’s leader, or aspiring leader, who values collaboration, innovation, and child-centred practice, we would love to hear from you.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
You will have a child-centered approach, and will provide a creative, inclusive and aspirational lessons to enrich our school curriculum which inspires and motivates children and supports high quality teaching and learning both indoors and outside the classroom. We are seeking a warm, positive and enthusiastic person to join our team that is forward thinking and has a real passion for championing all children, irrespective of their starting abilities. A commitment to support the school’s vision for enrichment in personal development opportunities is key, recognising that in order to create well rounded children we focus collectively on the academic, social, emotional and holistic development simultaneously.
What the school offers its staff
Newlyn School is seeking a warm, positive, and experienced Deputy Nursery Manager to join our dedicated early years team. We are looking for someone with a calm and nurturing disposition, paired with an aspirational mindset and a deep commitment to child development through the EYFS curriculum. Someone with a commitment and desire to grow professionally is desirable, always seeking new and innovative teaching strategies to inspire our young learners.
The successful candidate will be a flexible and collaborative leader, working closely with the Nursery Manager and wider school staff to ensure that our youngest learners are at the heart of everything we do. You will champion high-quality early years education, fostering a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment where children can flourish emotionally, socially, and academically.
Key Qualities and Responsibilities:
• A strong understanding of the EYFS framework and how to deliver a rich, play-based curriculum that supports holistic development in Nursery and Pre-School settings, as well as into the foundation stage. Teaching experience or accreditation is desirable but not essential.
• Proven experience in teaching, leading and supporting early years practitioners, with a commitment to professional growth and reflective practice is desirable.
• A nurturing approach to behaviour and wellbeing, with the ability to build trusting relationships with children, families, and staff
• Confidence in identifying and supporting children with additional needs, adapting provision to meet individual learning styles and developmental stages
• A proactive attitude towards safeguarding, health & safety, and inclusive practice
• A passion for outdoor learning, with enthusiasm for Forest School, Beach School, and creative enrichment opportunities
We are proud of our coastal identity and the unique opportunities it offers our children. Our curriculum is designed to celebrate curiosity, creativity, and confidence, and we are looking for a Deputy Nursery Manager who shares our vision for helping every child be the best they can be.
If you are an enthusiastic early year’s leader, or aspiring leader, who values collaboration, innovation, and child-centred practice, we would love to hear from you.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.