Job Description

Job Type: Full Time/Permanent 40 hours per week, 51 weeks per year

Salary: Competitive and dependant on experience and qualification/s

We are currently recruiting for an experienced, enthusiastic and committed Nursery Deputy Manager with the desire and drive to be part of our new nursery, Little Farlington and be instrumental in being part of building something wonderful

'Little Farlington' is a 57 place day nursery, set in the beautiful grounds of Farlington School in Horsham. Our ethos is all about 'what is possible'. The nursery mission is to provide the foundations for strong and successful future learning by fostering innate curiosity and individuality in our youngest learners, encouraging them to take risks, lead, play collaboratively, develop resilience and discover, explore and adventure.

Our nursery is an important part of our whole school. Farlington is a co-educational day and boarding school for pupils currently aged 4 to 18, and is set in 33 acres of beautiful Sussex countryside. The school enjoys a strong reputation for its academic excellence and welcoming community. Farlington students are happy, fulfilled young people, fully engaged in the life of the school community, aspirational and committed to their studies. Our beautiful site supports our passion for outdoor learning, and as an all through school, our approach to specialist teaching including Music, Art, Dance, and early Modern Foreign Language lessons, among others.

Part of Bellevue Education

Founded over eighteen years ago, Bellevue Education is a world-class group of schools dedicated to providing the best possible education to children and students aged from 0 to 19 years. Each Bellevue school is run independently, but are united by the same values and commitments to innovation in teaching; investments in teachers, buildings and technology; and exceptional academic results as a natural outcome of a focus on instilling a lifelong love of learning. Bellevue schools are warm, happy and dynamic environments where students are encouraged to aim high, and where they will find everything they need to succeed. The group consists of 21 schools across the UK, in Switzerland and France, with headquarters in London, UK.

Why choose to work at Little Farlington?

Competitive salary. Networking and potential career progression opportunities within the wider group. Opportunities to be part of the whole school inset provision & CPD (Up to 5 days of inset training per year). 28 days holiday including Bank Holidays, including time o? between Christmas and New Year. Competitive pension contributions. Stunning environment and facilities. Set in 33 acres. Part of a wider educational setting. Part of a bigger organisation and network. Specialist teachers onsite to o?er support and subject specialist advice. Hot lunches, snacks and tea and co?ee provided. Death in service benefit. PerkBox: Bellevue sta? wellbeing advantage and discount benefits. Starter bonus scheme. On site free gym, for use out of hours.
The successful candidate will assist in the provision of high quality, professional care forchildren within Little Farlington, maintaining high standards and supporting the ethos of Farlington School. You will be working with and supporting colleagues in the care of nursery children, in a way that meets their educational, physical, social, emotional, intellectual and developmental needs, enabling each and everyone of them to discover what is possible.

The role of the Deputy Nursery Manager is to assist the Nursery Manager to provide professional leadership and management of the nursery and to help ensure that all children receive the highest standards of care and education.

In the absence of the Nursery Manager, the Deputy will undertake the overall day-to-day management of the nursery.

The Deputy Nursery Manager will be the SENCO, Curriculum Lead & DDSL of the nursery.

This role will suit someone who has experience of working within a nursery and wants to progress their career, develop new skills and can bring innovative ideas to the business.

You will need to hold a full and relevant qualification in Early Years at Level 3 or above, understand and ensure the requirements of the EYFS and Ofsted are met and have experience working in a nursery setting in a leadership position.

How to apply

Complete the application form available on the school's website at Farlington Job Opportunities and return to

recruitment@farlingtonschool.com

We do welcome visits to the school and these can be arranged by contacting Jo Hiscock the Nursery Manager:

jch@farlingtonschool.com

prior to the closing date.

The closing date for all applications is 5 December 2025.

We reserve the right to interview upon receipt of applications.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all sta? and volunteers to share this commitment. We are an Equal Opportunities employer. The successful candidate will be subject to a rigorous recruitment procedure, including an enhanced DBS check.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 24,605.47-48,026.50 per year

Work Location: In person