Job Description

Join the Little Crickets Nursery adventure... Calling all Nursery Leaders

Little Crickets Nursery is a

small, vibrant independent

Nursery which is part of Springmead School serving a beautiful rural village community, near Frome. We are entirely committed to supporting children to be confident, curious learners and offer each child rich extra-curricular experiences - we have been recognised for this in national awards.

Our small,

highly successful nursery

is

a 50 week provision

and we are looking for a playdough making

Deputy Nursery Manager

to bring their magic to assist in leading our beautiful 'Excellent in all areas' nursery. This leadership position will be at least a highly experienced Level 3.

We are looking for 4 days a week with 10 hour shifts - 8am to 6pm.

You will be experienced, playful, a communicator, a mathematician, a scientist, a thinker and a dreamer who can support our youngest children in their first steps on their learning adventure here at Little Crickets. You will be inspired and amazed by their interests, their insights, their friendships, feel proud as they develop and learn in a stunning setting that you will be

leading with a team of inspirational members

. You believe in strong parent partnerships and work hard to build these.

You will plan and lead explosions of learning in the Nursery class, organising and creating ideas to help children achieve milestones, delighting in the achievements of every single child. You will be part of a supportive network of colleagues who act with one mind: to create a strong team that seeks out new and old ways of working to provide rich experiences for the children in our care.

We can offer you:

A child-centred, inclusive environment with a supportive ethos

Vast opportunities for professional development.

A beautiful working environment and benefits, including lunches and generous bursaries for staff children.

An exciting opportunity to be part of a vibrant school that has consistently achieved 'outstanding' and 'excellent' judgements from Ofsted and the ISI.

A highly competitive salary dependent on qualifications and experience.

Nursery visits are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school and ask to speak to Shirley Offer to discuss the role further, arrange an appointment and request an application pack. Please do not send a CV

Springmead School, Castle Corner, Beckington Somerset BA11 6TA 01373 831555

Closing date: Friday 4th July

Interviews will take place the following week. We reserve the right to interview and appoint early.

'Springmead School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this legal and moral responsibility. The school adopts recruitment and selection procedures that enable it to appoint the best applicant for the role.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 15.00-17.00 per hour

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount Sick pay
Schedule:

10 hour shift Flexitime
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 04/07/2025