Nursery Manager
| Posting date: | 05 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £32,061 to £34,433 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 September 2025 |
| Location: | Castle Batch Primary School Academy, Rawlins Ave, North Worle, Weston-super-Mare, BS22 7FN |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | The Priory Learning Trust |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | PLT-R609 |
Summary
Maternity Cover
Fixed term contract until 01 December 2026, or until the return of the post holder
All Year Round
Full time - 37 Hours per week
TPLTSS6 £32,061 - £34,433 (actual salary)
Plus various Company Benefits
The Priory Learning Trust is seeking a Nursery Manager to join our Little Learners team at Castle Batch Primary School Academy.
At Little Learners @ Castle Batch Primary School Academy we understand and celebrate the unique qualities in every child and we ensure our Nursery is an enjoyable and positive experience for all of the children in our care.
Our purpose built classrooms, Discoverers and Adventurers will have access to outstanding resources and learning opportunities, with the outside area being an extension of the classroom.
Castle Batch Primary School Academy offers Little Learners access to wonderful facilities such as the Forest School area, large dining and sports hall and the playing fields.
As part of this role, you will;
Working within the general direction of the Principal, undertake the full range of managerial duties and responsibilities in the school Nursery; ensuring the provision of high quality childcare, in a caring and stimulating environment, for children up to the age of five years.
To act as an integral part of The Priory Learning Trust Early Years team, and as such to make a significant contribution to the overall aims of the Trust, including helping to determine clear and effective policies and procedures both in and out of term time.
To act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead for the Nursery. Representing the Nursery at meetings relating the individual needs of children i.e. Child Protection Case Conferences, Core group meetings and Child in Need meetings.
The successful candidate will have;
Good standard of general education (A level equivalent) NNEB/HNC or NVQ/SVQ Level 3 in Child Care and Education
Five GCSE’s including English and Maths at Grade A-C or Level 2 equivalent.
Significant experience in directly working with children in a Care, Early Years or Play setting as a lead practitioner.
Ability to meet children’s individual needs.
Ability to lead a team and effectively line manage staff having difficult conversations, when required
We pride ourselves on being a flexible employer and strive to accommodate a variety of working arrangements, so we encourage you to apply. At our school, we take staff workload seriously and prioritise creating a supportive environment where teamwork is at the heart of everything we do. As part of a local Trust, our staff also benefit from collaborative opportunities and resources that come with being part of a wider community.
As a TPLT employee, you will have access to incredible employee benefits, including -
The PLaTform - Access to our dedicated wellbeing centre & exclusive shopping discounts.
Healthshield - Funded Healthcare Scheme for employees and all dependents, which provides services such as a 24/7 GP Line & Healthcare cashback.
Discounted nursery fees for parents AND grandparents at our Academy pre schools.
Contributory pension scheme offering generous employer contribution rates.
CPD opportunities both internally & externally.
A very friendly school community with dedicated, supportive & inspiring colleagues.
Health & Fitness offers, including incredible discounts on @Worle Sports Centre and Nuffield Health.
A Cycle to Work scheme.
Free on-site parking.
Flu vaccinations
About The Priory Learning Trust:
TPLT grew from an intent to bring the power of partnership and sharing to bear and provide a first-class education to a wide range of children, from all backgrounds.
At our heart is a passion to put ‘Students First’ and deliver exceptional education; beyond outstanding for every single child. We do this with a relentless drive for academic excellence, shared moral purpose and values combined with lots of fun and happiness. We believe that happy schools are also high-achieving, successful schools.
We strive for partnerships between students, families, staff and the wider community to create exceptional student outcomes. We also ‘cherish’ our staff. We believe they are amazing and are passionate to empower them through support, training, and career opportunities. With such brilliant people all aiming for the same goals, we are able to ensure every student achieves all that they are capable of and more, regardless of their background.
Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early.
The Priory Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All paid positions which involve working regularly within academies are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. You must declare all convictions (including convictions with Absolute Discharge), cautions or bind-overs you may have, even if they would otherwise be regarded as ‘Spent’ under this Act and where applicable any disqualifications under the Childcare Act.
The amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’ and are not subject to disclosure to employers, and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Disclosure and Barring Service filtering guide.
This role involves working with children on a daily basis and is therefore in regulated activity.
Offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references, online searches and Disclosure and Barring Service clearance.
Please see the following links to our Child Protection and Safeguarding policy and Recruitment and Selection policy.
Closing Date: 21 September 2025
Proposed Interview Date: 08 October 2025
Proposed Start Date: 01 December 2025
Fixed term contract until 01 December 2026, or until the return of the post holder
All Year Round
Full time - 37 Hours per week
TPLTSS6 £32,061 - £34,433 (actual salary)
Plus various Company Benefits
The Priory Learning Trust is seeking a Nursery Manager to join our Little Learners team at Castle Batch Primary School Academy.
At Little Learners @ Castle Batch Primary School Academy we understand and celebrate the unique qualities in every child and we ensure our Nursery is an enjoyable and positive experience for all of the children in our care.
Our purpose built classrooms, Discoverers and Adventurers will have access to outstanding resources and learning opportunities, with the outside area being an extension of the classroom.
Castle Batch Primary School Academy offers Little Learners access to wonderful facilities such as the Forest School area, large dining and sports hall and the playing fields.
As part of this role, you will;
Working within the general direction of the Principal, undertake the full range of managerial duties and responsibilities in the school Nursery; ensuring the provision of high quality childcare, in a caring and stimulating environment, for children up to the age of five years.
To act as an integral part of The Priory Learning Trust Early Years team, and as such to make a significant contribution to the overall aims of the Trust, including helping to determine clear and effective policies and procedures both in and out of term time.
To act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead for the Nursery. Representing the Nursery at meetings relating the individual needs of children i.e. Child Protection Case Conferences, Core group meetings and Child in Need meetings.
The successful candidate will have;
Good standard of general education (A level equivalent) NNEB/HNC or NVQ/SVQ Level 3 in Child Care and Education
Five GCSE’s including English and Maths at Grade A-C or Level 2 equivalent.
Significant experience in directly working with children in a Care, Early Years or Play setting as a lead practitioner.
Ability to meet children’s individual needs.
Ability to lead a team and effectively line manage staff having difficult conversations, when required
We pride ourselves on being a flexible employer and strive to accommodate a variety of working arrangements, so we encourage you to apply. At our school, we take staff workload seriously and prioritise creating a supportive environment where teamwork is at the heart of everything we do. As part of a local Trust, our staff also benefit from collaborative opportunities and resources that come with being part of a wider community.
As a TPLT employee, you will have access to incredible employee benefits, including -
The PLaTform - Access to our dedicated wellbeing centre & exclusive shopping discounts.
Healthshield - Funded Healthcare Scheme for employees and all dependents, which provides services such as a 24/7 GP Line & Healthcare cashback.
Discounted nursery fees for parents AND grandparents at our Academy pre schools.
Contributory pension scheme offering generous employer contribution rates.
CPD opportunities both internally & externally.
A very friendly school community with dedicated, supportive & inspiring colleagues.
Health & Fitness offers, including incredible discounts on @Worle Sports Centre and Nuffield Health.
A Cycle to Work scheme.
Free on-site parking.
Flu vaccinations
About The Priory Learning Trust:
TPLT grew from an intent to bring the power of partnership and sharing to bear and provide a first-class education to a wide range of children, from all backgrounds.
At our heart is a passion to put ‘Students First’ and deliver exceptional education; beyond outstanding for every single child. We do this with a relentless drive for academic excellence, shared moral purpose and values combined with lots of fun and happiness. We believe that happy schools are also high-achieving, successful schools.
We strive for partnerships between students, families, staff and the wider community to create exceptional student outcomes. We also ‘cherish’ our staff. We believe they are amazing and are passionate to empower them through support, training, and career opportunities. With such brilliant people all aiming for the same goals, we are able to ensure every student achieves all that they are capable of and more, regardless of their background.
Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early.
The Priory Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All paid positions which involve working regularly within academies are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. You must declare all convictions (including convictions with Absolute Discharge), cautions or bind-overs you may have, even if they would otherwise be regarded as ‘Spent’ under this Act and where applicable any disqualifications under the Childcare Act.
The amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’ and are not subject to disclosure to employers, and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Disclosure and Barring Service filtering guide.
This role involves working with children on a daily basis and is therefore in regulated activity.
Offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references, online searches and Disclosure and Barring Service clearance.
Please see the following links to our Child Protection and Safeguarding policy and Recruitment and Selection policy.
Closing Date: 21 September 2025
Proposed Interview Date: 08 October 2025
Proposed Start Date: 01 December 2025
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