Job Description

Job title Nursery Supervisor

North Elmham Primary School

Grade Scale D, Points 5-6

The Flourish Federation is looking to appoint an Early Years Supervisor to work within the new Nursery setting at North Elmham Primary School.

We are setting up a new Nursery provision at our school and are looking for an enthusiastic Early Years Practitioner to join our team. This supervisory position will include an element of line management of the two Nursery Assistants as well as supporting the children attending the Nursery setting and working with the manager and deputy manager and to deliver a suitable programme of activities, and caring for the children's personal needs. The role may also include acting as a key worker for a small number of children and compiling a record of their development as well as involving parents/carers in their child's progress. The successful candidate will enjoy working with children and be able to use their initiative to support the children's needs and form positive and supportive relationships with them.

The Nursery setting will also provide before and after school care for the Nursery and school aged children, so the working hours will be between 8.00 am and 4.30 pm, Monday to Friday.

About us

North Elmham Primary Academy is part of the Flourish Federation along with Stibbard All Saints Primary Academy and Nursery. Both schools are part of DNEAT (Diocese of Norwich Education and Academies Trust). The Nursery will become the main feeder setting for the school and will provide early education for children from 2 years of age. We allow parents the flexibility to use Nursery funded hours at any time during our opening hours to enable families to arrange childcare around their working week.

We would love to hear from you if:

You have a suitable early years or childcare qualification (NVQ level 2 or equivalent) You have experience of working in an early years setting, either a Nursery or within an early years classroom You have a love of the outdoors You have an awareness of the Foundation Stage curriculum and experience of using the online journal, Tapestry You are calm and flexible in your approach to children and able to demonstrate the ability to work as part of a team You are willing to undertake training as required for the role, attend meetings and contribute to the positive ethos of our school.

About us / We can offer:

We are a welcoming and caring school with adults who go above and beyond to support our children. The successful candidate will join a very supportive staff team and have opportunities for further staff development as well as contributing towards the positive ethos of our school.

Culture and ethos:

Proactively promote and demonstrate the Diocese's vision and values in all aspects of work Challenge, motivate and empower others to set high aspirations and attain ambitious outcomes Treat everyone as a valued individual who is loved by God Promote and demonstrate a culture of continuous improvement which includes keeping abreast of educational developments and best management practice Work collaboratively developing the concept of family across the Trusts and their academies Ensure regular open and honest communication in all professional duties Recognise the importance of serving the wider community and promoting inclusivity. Undertake such other reasonable duties as may be required from time to time as are consistent with the responsibilities of the grade.
The duties and responsibilities in the job specification are indicative and may vary over time. Post holders are expected to undertake other duties and responsibilities relevant to the nature, level and scope of the post and the grade has been established on this basis.

For more information about this role, including the job description and person specification, please contact the school.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office to book an appointment

How to Apply:

To complete our online application form, please visit the norfolk schools job vacancies pages and you will be directed to apply through our Applicant Tracking System. If you do not already have one, you will need to create a 'Teacher Booker' account.

References may be requested prior to interview and may be contacted on receipt of your application form. Please contact us to discuss this further if you have any queries.

DNEAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its children and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to full safeguarding checks as well as satisfactory references.

The Trust's safeguarding policy can be found on our website.

This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post.

Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: 12.85-13.05 per hour

Benefits:

On-site parking
Schedule:

Day shift
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 17/07/2025
Reference ID: Nursery001
Expected start date: 01/09/2025