Deputy Nursery Manager

We have a brand new and exciting opportunity for an experienced Early Years Teacher to join our recently opened nursery as Deputy Nursery Manager. As the country’s first completely free nursery, this is a unique and rare opportunity for a qualified practitioner and aspiring leader to be a part of a truly innovative hub, and the chance to help create an inspiring new learning environment. We are interested to hear from qualified teachers (QTS) who have gained experience in an early years (EYFS) setting, or qualified practitioners currently in an equivalent or similar role at a nursery. We are looking for an enthusiastic and driven individual who poses the knowledge and leadership qualities we are looking for.

Harris Nursery Hub Peckham is England’s first completely free nursery and a pioneering new venture in partnership with Urban Exposure Philanthropy. Our nursery hub provides a learning environment that inspires all children to succeed, and is a bespoke nursery provision which has been designed to help parents who are working, studying full-time, or seeking full time employment by providing them with high quality and fully funded nursery education.

The Nursery Hub team will be responsible for creating the best possible learning experience for children in a loving and friendly atmosphere as well as delivering outstanding and inspirational early years provision.  The successful applicant will provide support to the Nursery Manager and take responsibility for the operational day to day management of the Nursery to ensure staff are effectively deployed and required ratios are adhered to and to deal with any safeguarding or child protection issues.

Visits to our nursery are highly encouraged, and if you would like to discuss the role in confidence, or for further information, please contact R.King@harrisnurseryhubpeckham.org.uk or call the nursery on 020 7639 6091

About Harris Nursery Hub Peckham

Harris Nursery Hub Peckham provides education and care for 2 to 4 year old children within a beautifully converted building at Harris Primary Academy Peckham Park. The nursery, which will operate independently from the Academy, will be open from 7.30 am to 6.30 pm for 51 weeks per year, and staff will be able to take full advantage of the newly designed classrooms set across two floors, dedicated sensory room superb all-weather garden area and fully equipped nursery kitchen. Located within the heart of the community we offer high quality teaching and learning experiences for children. With the support of our sponsors we can off free full time places for 2-4 year olds, 51 weeks a year 5 days a week.

What we are looking for:

We are interested to hear from experienced early years teachers and leaders looking for an exciting new opportunity.

• An experienced qualified teacher who has excellent subject knowledge of the Early Years and experience working in an EYFS setting managing staff;
• A committed practitioner and leader, who will want to attain the highest standards in teaching and learning and has high expectations of staff and children;
• A collaborative and motivated individual who will support the nursery through a variety of innovative approaches including curriculum design, teaching strategies, use of technology and intervention programmes;

Please download the job pack for a full job description and person specification.

Harris Benefits

As part of the Harris Federation, we can offer you a range of benefits, including:

• Access to a diverse network of phase and subject specialist groups
• Support and mentoring from some of the best leaders in education
• An Inner London Harris Allowance, plus a performance and loyalty bonus
• Pension scheme (TPS) and access to our Harris Wellbeing Cash Plan, covering a range of health and wellbeing benefits

Click here for a full list of Harris benefits. 

The Harris Federation

The Peckham Nursery Hub is part of the Harris Federation, the leading large Multi Academy Trust in the country for both primary and secondary education. Harris has an unrivalled track record in raising standards and achieving success for the children in our academies. Professional development and sharing best practice are a key part of the Harris Federation success, and we can draw on this to offer you top quality training at every stage of your career path, from Beginner Teacher to Middle Leader. We will invest in you with coaching, mentoring, and can offer a wide range of training programmes, delivered by our Teaching School Alliance.

Please note: academies may hold interviews as and when applications are received, and this job may be withdrawn at any point without notice. You will still be able to add information until the closing date, but you will not be able to submit your application. With this in mind, you are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

Harris academies are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants. In line with our commitments to safeguarding, the Harris Federation uses preferred agencies and is unable to work with any agencies where Terms of Business have not been agreed by both parties prior to an engagement. Harris Federation is fully committed to equality and to valuing diversity as an employer and a provider of education. Click here to view our full equality and diversity statement.