Nursery Leader

Do you have experience working in a Nursery and hold a Level 3 Qualification?

Are you passionate about providing a high standard of physical, social and intellectual care for children?

Would you like to work in an ‘OUTSTANDING’ Nursery alongside lovely colleagues?

If you have answered yes to these questions, The Vale Academy would love to hear from you! 

 Due to increased numbers in our growing Nursery, The Vale Academy are looking to recruit a Nursery Leader to join our delightful and successful team. We are looking to appoint a passionate and enthusiastic individual that will manage our team effectively and provide a purposeful, stimulating environment that allow all our children to play, develop and learn. We are seeking someone that will implement an ITMP approach to delivering the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum and be responsible for the day to day running of the nursery. 

The successful candidate will:

• Hold a minimum of a relevant and recognised Level 3 qualification
• Have a minimum of 3 years of experience working with children
• Have up to date knowledge of legislation relevant to Early Years such as EYFS, SEND, Safeguarding and the Childcare Act 2006
• Have knowledge of Child Development and children’s needs
• Ideally have knowledge of ITMP
• Have knowledge of child development and children’s needs
• Have the ability to encourage partnership working between parents/carers and families
• Be able to community well with both adults and children
• Hold good organisational skills and have the ability, flexibility and willingness to take on other responsibilities or duties as deemed necessary
• Have an understanding of Equal Opportunities and an awareness of Health and Safety and practical Hygiene issues

 Job Specifics: 

• Start Date: April 2018
• Salary: L4.20 – 23: £19,430 to £21,268 (dependent on experience)
• Job Role: 1 Year Fixed Term Contract, full time

 Why work for The Vale Academy: 

• You’ll be working in an Ofsted rated ‘OUTSTANDING’ Nursery that is full of positivity and warmth
• You’ll be working under a strong and innovative leadership team that are here to support you in the best way possible
• We have extensive specialist facilities and curriculum in the Arts, Sport and Design and Technology
• We are a forest school and have a fully integrated outdoor learning curriculum
• Local subsided gym membership and many other staff benefits
• Brilliant CPD opportunities so you can constantly improve and develop
• Fantastic partnership links with other primary school within The Shared Learning Trust, so plenty of opportunities to progress your career!

 Here’s what Ofsted have to say:  “Supervision for staff is highly supportive. Staff enhance their skills, as they are encouraged to undertake further training to increase their levels of qualification and widen their knowledge. Individual responsibilities for different areas of the curriculum help to motivate staff. Close, professional relationships with parents support them to continue children's learning at home. Parents feel welcomed into the nursery. They describe the nursery as brilliant. Staff are infectiously enthusiastic and show a real sense of joy in their work as they interact with children and guide their learning. Staff are superb role models who provide children with a warm and safe place where they can flourish and thrive.” 

Closing Date: Thursday 22nd February at 12pm        Interviews: W/C Monday 26th February 2018

If you are interested in this job opportunity, please do apply today.

 We look forward to hearing from you!

Please refer to our job description and person specification in your application as this acts as our selection criteria and is the basis of our interview shortlisting.​

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Hannah Chandler, Recruitment Officer on 01582 211 226 or email hannah.chandler@thesharedlearningtrust.org.uk

‘We believe in the safeguarding and welfare of children and expect all staff to share this view’. The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.  Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. We are an equal opportunities employer.