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Deputy Nursery Manager (Heron Park Primary Academy)

East Sussex County Council

EastbourneView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£22,680 to £23,039

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Full time

Closing date

30 October 2026

11 days left

Job description

Hours of work: 37.5

Working pattern: Full-time, Term-time only

(As the position is term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata)

Closing date: Friday 30 October 2026

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:

Phone: 01323 502525

Email: heronparkoffice@heronppa.org.uk

Website: https://www.heronparkprimaryacademy.org/

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018.

The school will need to ensure that they are not knowingly employing a person who is disqualified under the 2018 Regulations in connection with relevant childcare provision. Accordingly, the successful candidate will be required to demonstrate to the school, by completing a self-declaration form as part of the pre-employment checks process, that they have not been disqualified under the 2018 Regulations.

If the preferred candidate is found to be disqualified under the 2018 Regulations, the offer of employment will be subject to the application by the preferred candidate to Ofsted for a waiver and the receipt of a waiver from Ofsted.

Heron Park Primary Academy is looking to recruit a dynamic, enthusiastic and experienced Deputy Nursery Manager on a permanent, term-time only basis to join its dedicated Early Years Team.

This is a full-time, term-time only role (37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.00am to 4.00pm).

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting the day-to-day running of the nursery, providing a safe, stimulating and nurturing environment for children aged 2 - 4.

We would love to hear from you if:

you hold a minimum Level 3 qualification in Early Years (or equivalent)
you have experience working in an early years setting
you are able to plan and deliver engaging, child-led learning experiences
you have excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues
you are enthusiastic, organised and committed to working collaboratively as part of a team

In return for your passion and commitment, we offer:

A supportive team who place our values of Respect, Curiosity, Independence, Resilience, and Aspiration at the centre of all that we do with a commitment to raising pupil achievement and aspirations
Extensive professional development opportunities, including Aurora Trust-wide CPD
A spacious well-equipped and well-resourced learning environment
A skilled and committed SLT who are devoted to improving outcomes for all children and staff
The opportunity to be part of a multi-academy trust that has collaboration at its heart and will support you every step of the way
Enhanced paternity leave, in excess of the Green and Burgundy Books
Aurora Academies Advantage scheme - this includes access to free and confidential advice on a range of topics via the Employee Assistance Programme, online GP service, cycle to work scheme, discounts to high-street shops and health and well-being support

If you are interested in finding out more, we strongly suggest that you arrange a tour of the school - please contact Yvonne Streeter, Office Manager on office@heronppa.org.uk or 01323 502525.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive suitable applications. Therefore, we recommend submitting you application as soon as possible.

Please note that we can only accept applications submitted through our recruitment platform, SAMPeople Recruit, so kindly follow this link to apply: https://recruit.sampeople.co.uk/jobboard/Vacancy/Details?campaignref=SCH-AAT-0319.

The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain an enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record.

All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.