Deputy Nursery Manager - St Mary's Church of England School

At St Mary's school, we are proud of our good OFSTED rating (2025) and our Good SIAMS rating (2026).

We are confident that at St Mary's you will find a community where standards of behaviour and respect for others are given a high priority, where every child is encouraged to strive to achieve their best in an environment where children are happy and eager to learn.

Salary: £29,144.00 - £31,230.00 Annually (FTE) Actual pro rata salary - £23,387 - £25,061

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full-Time, 35 Hours Per Week, 39 Weeks Per Year

Closing date: 30.11.2026

Interview date: Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and interviews may be offered before the closing date, early submissions are advised.

At St Mary's school, we are proud of our good OFSTED rating (2025) and our Good SIAMS rating (2026).

We are confident that at St Mary's you will find a community where standards of behaviour and respect for others are given a high priority, where every child is encouraged to strive to achieve their best in an environment where children are happy and eager to learn.

Website: https://www.st-marysaylesbury.bucks.sch.uk/

Responsible for the day-to-day operation of the nursery, maintaining excellent standards of provision, safeguarding, and compliance, and fostering a positive, stimulating, and nurturing environment for all children and staff.

Thriving in a close-knit team, the Deputy Nursery Manager will act as a role model, leading by example, communicating clearly and effectively with colleagues, children and families.

They must embody our commitment to every child's individual needs, ensuring they thrive and achieve their full potential in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), the expectations of Ofsted's Education Inspection Framework, whilst promoting our Christian vision and values alongside the ethos of the school.

Full details of the role are provided in the job description.

The Nursery Manager role within St Marys school is of key importance. You will be responsible for providing the children and teaching staff which the support they need to Shine as Lights in the World.

Full details of the role are provided in the job description.

Other information

Address: St Marys C.E School, Keen Close, Fairford Leys, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP19 7WF

Phone: 01296482094

Email: office@sma.odbst.org

Applications can be made via mynewterm: https://mynewterm.com/jobs/147876/EDV-2026-SMCES-52543

The ODBST is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced check. ODBST is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

This post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975 because it is a post which involves working directly with children or young people and the applicant is required to declare any criminal convictions (or cautions or bind-overs) including those which are “spent”. The amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013, 2020) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’ and are not subject to disclosure to employers, and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Disclosure and Barring Service website: Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:

For further information on filtering please refer to Nacro guidance and the guidance issued by the Ministry of Justice (see, in particular, the section titled ‘Exceptions Order’).

It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete self-disclosure form and return prior to interview.