Job Description

Full Time, 7.30am to 6pm, 4 days per week (38 hours per week)

Salary 31000 - 35,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

Apply by 9am on Monday 1st September

Holy Cross Preparatory School is an outstanding independent school for girls aged from 3 to 11 years. Located conveniently just off Kingston Hill, we are a Catholic school with a caring and inclusive ethos. We have a beautiful eight-acre site and offer first rate facilities including a performing arts and sports hall, tennis and netball courts, a sports pavilion, and all-weather pitches.

Our dedicated and committed team work together to pursue excellence on every level. Our well behaved and curious girls not only achieve academic excellence; many excel in sport, music and art while growing as happy, well-rounded, confident, and curious young people. Our employees are extremely hardworking, highly motivated, and fully committed to life in a busy and thriving prep school.

Due to the expansion of our pre-school nursery, Little Sparks, to offer year-round provision, we are seeking a well-qualified and experienced

EYFS practitioner

to join our team as a

Deputy Nursery Manager

. Working closely with the lead nursery teacher, the successful candidate will support the day to day running of the pre-school, ensuring the highest standards of care and education are maintained at all times.

Key Requirements:

Significant experience working with 3-year-olds in an early years setting. Strong knowledge of the

Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)

framework. A clear understanding of

safeguarding practices

and child protection procedures. A relevant Level 3 qualification (or higher) in Early Years Education. Excellent communication and leadership skills.
We value our employees and offer competitive salaries, generous holiday entitlement, membership of a pension scheme, life insurance and other wellbeing benefits such as 24/7 GP access. We have car-parking on site and provide a free lunch and refreshments during term time.

If you share our ethos, are passionate about education and would like to join our friendly and supportive team, please submit an application form to recruitment@holycrossprep.com Further details and the application form can be found on the school website vacancies page. Contact Lindsey Banks, Deputy Bursar on 0208 942 0996 if you wish to discuss this exciting opportunity.

We encourage early interest and applications and reserve the right to close the advert early.

Holy Cross Prep are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 31,000.00-35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Free flu jabs Life insurance On-site parking
Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: 02/07-2025
Expected start date: 06/10/2025