Job Description

Deputy Pre-School Manager

Grade 7, Point 11-14. Actual starting salary approximately \xc2\xa318,567.62 (\xc2\xa324,707 - \xc2\xa325,982 full time equivalent)

32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year

Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm

Permanent

Parkland Primary School have an exciting Secondment Opportunity, We are seeking to appoint a Pre-School Deputy Manager with the ability to excite, inspire and motivate the children in our Pre-School setting.

You will be involved in:

• Supporting the Pre-School Manager to ensure the quality of care and education of the children in a range of under-fives groups
• Liaising with parents / carers to ensure that children are welcomed and supported in a culturally appropriate way
• Assisting the Pre-School Manager Plan with implementing a multi-cultural play curriculum to stimulate children\'s interest in learning
• Assisting the Pre-School manager to ensure that staff are effectively recruited, inducted, supported and supervised to maximise children\'s learning
• Assisting the Pre-School Manager in the day-to-day organisation and running of the provision

We are looking for someone who has:

• Minimum NVQ level 3 in Children\'s Care, Learning and Development
• Minimum of 2 years\' experience of working with under-fives in a formal setting, working within the Nursery Education and meeting the requirements relating to Ofsted
• Experience of leading activities with individuals, groups and whole classes to support children\'s development

Please refer to the document attached for more information, including a full and Person Specification, and to support with your application.

What we offer:

• The opportunity of working within a supportive, friendly environment in this well run and respected school
• Amazing children whose happiness and welfare are at the heart of everything we do
• CPD development both within school and through DSAT networks and wider external partnership working
• Pension Scheme

Why choose us:

It is our mission to provide our pupils with a stimulating and engaging curriculum in a safe and secure environment. We believe that emotional wellbeing is essential in developing positive behaviour and academic success. We value and respect all individuals and our ethos gives our community the confidence to achieve their full potential and to be the best that they can be, and in doing so make a positive contribution to society.

Discovery Schools Academy Trust is dedicated to improving learning and teaching by creating a culture that promotes excellence. The needs of all children are placed at the heart of all decision making regardless of the school they attend. Teaching and learning excellence is shared through learning networks, sharing of ideas and materials as well as leading practitioners between schools. Discovery has developed a school improvement system which focuses on improving outcomes for all children. It also places staff development, talent management and succession planning at the heart of achieving outstanding organisations.

Safeguarding Statement:

We are committed to safeguarding our pupils; therefore, the successful applicant will require an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and references.

Parkland Primary School South Wigston