Deputy Pre-school Manager

Giggleswick School is recruiting for a Deputy Pre-School Manager to start in January 2022.

We have well qualified staff and well resourced, modern and safe facilities to ensure that we give children every opportunity to develop. Our curriculum is centred around structured play and learning, through discovery and exploring.  Early reading skills are developed through the phonic schemes and our well-equipped library.  Music, French, trips to the science lab, PE and swimming are just some of the many additions to our curriculum, where the pupils meet other staff from the Junior School.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To carry out the professional duties of an Early Years Practitioner as circumstances may require and in accordance with the school’s policies and EYFS framework under the direction of the Nursery Manager and Head of the Junior School.  The successful individual will work as part of a team in providing high standards of education in a stimulating and challenging environment.

This Independent Boarding and Day School is set in beautiful grounds in the centre of Giggleswick village and within short walking distance of Settle.  Staff are able to benefit from free School dinners, free parking and use the School facilities, including the gym and swimming pool. 

For a Job Description and Application Form, please visit the Vacancies page on the Giggleswick School website: https://www.giggleswick.org.uk/contact-us/employment-opportunities

 Applicants must complete a School Application Form.

 Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy

Giggleswick School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment by complying with the School’s Child Protection Policy and Staff Code of Conduct at all times.  Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and The Disclosure and Barring Service.

Equal Opportunities Employer

Giggleswick School is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforce. We aim to provide quality and fairness for all job applicants and employees and not to discriminate, or to receive less favourable treatment, on grounds of age, disability, race, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.

Covid risk assessment.  Twice weekly lateral flow tests, hand sanitisers, social distancing.