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This is a fixed term position until the 21st July 2027
37 hours per week Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, 8:15 am to 4:15 pm and Thursday & Friday, 8:15 am to 4:00 pm, including a 30-minute unpaid break.
NJC Scale 5, P8 £26,824 to P11 £28,142 (Estimated Actual P8 £22,970 to P11 £24,098)
(Y)Our Opportunity
We are looking for an ambitious and inspirational Nursery Manager who can create a vibrant learning environment that promotes learning and enables children to reach their full potential.
Do you have an excellent understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage, are you passionate about positive reinforcement, developing an enabling environment both inside and outside and most importantly do you love working with children?
We are looking to appoint aNursery Managerto lead our nursery team and work under the direction of our Early Years Lead. You'll immerse yourself with our stimulating EYFS curriculum, further develop the nursery environment, get wet on rainy days and wrap up on very cold days. Most importantly, are you willing to dress up as a dinosaur and give warm smiles to make every child feel special.
As our Nursery Manager you will be extremely well supported, working alongside a committed team who all share the same vision of achieving more together. It's not necessarily the length of your experience that we're most interested in, it's your passion and commitment to our mission, ensuring every child, whatever their background, receives a high quality education.
We are looking for someone who is:
* Able to demonstrate in depth knowledge on the EYFS framework andplan an engaging curriculum
* Early years qualified (minimum Level 3)
* Passionate about Early Years and teaching young children
*A great communicator who develops positive relationships with young children
* Enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team
* Passionate, resourceful and creative about children learning through play and physical activities
* Able to promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils
Investing in our employees wellbeing and career development is a priority for us, we can offer you:
* Excellent ongoing CPD and training programs with a wealth of high quality development opportunities for all stages of career
* Coaching and mentoring from the academy's experienced leadership team
* A comprehensive induction programme
* Friendly and supportive environment, where everyone is committed to a work life balance
* The opportunity to be part of exciting development and innovative change
* Access to trust resources and materials to help plan and deliver great lessons
* Cycle to work scheme
* TKAT Widerwallet discount program with a wealth of discounts
* Free eye tests
* Employee Assistance Programme - free & confidential advice on a variety of subjects ranging from physical and mental health to financial help
To discover what makes Heybridge so incredible, please arrange a visit by contacting the school office on 01621 854082 or email office.manager@heybridge-tkat.org
About TKAT
The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT) is one of the largest Multi-Academy Trusts in the South & East of England with 45 Primary and Secondary Academies in the TKAT Family. Our ultimate aim is to ensure we drive educational standards through the provision of outstanding teaching, leadership and learning for all. Within the#oneTKATfamily, the shared and common purpose is to work together as a community of schools to ensure that every child, whatever their background, receives a high quality education. We place a high value on collaboration;'achieving more together', giving staff the opportunity to come together and learn, ensuring a shared sense of purpose across our network and by sharing expertise across the TKAT family.
We have a flexible approach to interviews and can offer a range of dates and times to suit your personal circumstances.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of applications.
Safeguarding
TKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full safer recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and barring service check.
Flexible working
TKAT recognises the value of enabling our employees to develop their career and balance this with their commitments and interests outside of work. In TKAT we promote flexible working practices and opportunities to promote a positive work life balance.
Our Commitment - Equity, Inclusion, Diversity and Belonging
At TKAT, we are committed to Equity, Inclusion, Diversity, and Belonging. We embrace and celebrate differences, value individual experiences, aspirations, and achievements, and continuously learn how to grow better together. We actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, as we believe diversity strengthens our community and drives us forward.
Access to interview
Be Who You Are at TKAT - should you be selected and invited to interview please let us know if you require us to adapt the recruitment process to enable you to participate as your authentic self. We want applicants to be able to engage with us in ways that support who they are and we are committed to making adjustments within the recruitment process and within the workplace.
Information about the School
Heybridge Primary School currently has 396 pupils ranging from 4 – 11 years.
We have a bright modern building, which is well equipped and is set within unusually generous grounds with playing fields and gardens. We are acknowledged as a friendly school within our local community and benefit from easy access to local amenities.
In December 2012 we converted to Academy status and became part of the highly prestigious Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT). The School shares good links with other primary and secondary schools in the Maldon area, so can provide wider learning experiences and networking opportunities with our neighbours and also schools within the TKAT family.