Head of Nursery

Required for September 2021

Closing date: Friday 12th March 2021 at 12pm (GMT)

Interviews: week commencing 15th March 2021

The Oak Tree Nursery is one of the first stepping stones a child will take in their journey through Devonshire House Prep School.  We are excited to be able to offer an opportunity to join us as Head of Nursery .

Our overall aim at the Oak Tree Nursery is that children are looked after in a safe and stimulating environment where there is a range of opportunities for fun to be had, exploring, investigating and active learning. The children’s ‘voice’ is valued and we take great care in listening and watching children’s newest discoveries whilst sharing in and celebrating all achievements.

As Head of Nursery, you will support in leading the direction and vision of the nursery and the day-to-day management, organisation, teaching, learning and pastoral care of  pupils.  In addition, model good professional practice, conduct and high standards to the team you will manage.

Becoming part of the Devonshire House family will also require you to continuously strive to create a culture of high standards and improvements in all areas of school life as a member of management and wider professional staff body, and to forge positive professional relationships, conduct oneself in a professional manner and model the aims and ethos of Devonshire House School to make positive contributions.

We are an equal opportunities employer and we believe a diverse school enriches our community.  We strive to ensure that the school community understands that mental health is ‘everyone’s business’ and we strive to create an environment that has a whole school approach in providing excellent mental health support whilst developing enthusiasm, initiative and a strong sense of personal responsibility.

If Devonshire House sounds like an environment you would be passionate about working in, please read our job description and specification for further information and apply.  Use the supporting statement section in the application form to tell us why you would be a good match for our school and this position.

Devonshire House Preparatory School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We expect all prospective employees, staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All candidates undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with previous employers, the Disclosure and Barring Service and overseas criminal checks for all countries in which the candidate has lived or worked in for three months or more since the age of 18.

All candidates must be qualified to teach, work and live in the UK to apply.