Head of Dean Nursery and Forest School

3 weeks ago


Bournemouth, United Kingdom Park School Nursery and Dean Park Nursery Full time

**Head of Dean Nursery and Forest School**
Line Manager - Head Teacher

A unique leadership opportunity has arisen at Dean Park Nursery and Forest
School, for an experienced and passionate leader to join us in a newly created role of Head of Nursery and Forest School.

Our site is located within the expansive and stunning grounds of a cricket green, with a wonderful array of facilities on offer, allowing for a creative, challenging and motivating curriculum, rich with extra-curricular opportunities to be delivered.

Leadership skills are critical with suitable applicants being able to demonstrate the ability to lead from the front with positivity and drive, motivate and develop our dedicated team of practitioners and in addition offer first class communication, organisational and decision-making skills.

This is a truly unique opportunity for someone who is passionate about Early
Years education to ensure the Nursery and Forest school offers the leading provision in Bournemouth. The nursery is open 50 weeks per year and welcomes children between the ages of 0 to 4 years.

We are looking for a leader who:

- Offers a level 3 childcare qualification as well as a level 5 qualification in leadership and management
- Is a natural leader and motivator of people
- Is well-organised and flexible with a can-do attitude and a sense of fun
- Models outstanding teaching practice
- Is a self-reflective practitioner
- Is innovative in using technology to enhance learning
- Has experience in delivering targets through others
- Is committed to inclusion and promoting exemplary standards of behaviour

In return, we offer a range of market-leading benefits in recognition of the passion and dedication shown by our practitioners.

These include 25 days holiday with bank holidays in addition, funding for professional development, as well as staff wellbeing days and an extra day off for your birthday

Further benefits include:

- An annual appraisal process which allows for specific discussions relating to career progression, training and development
- Daily lunch and drinks while at work
- Being part of a broader group of nurseries across the UK, allowing for knowledge sharing, career development and mentoring opportunites.
- Staff discount policy for nursery staff whose children are keen to attend the nursery
- Annual clothing allowance
- ‘Refer a friend’ bonus scheme for any staff whose recommendations lead to a successful recruitment
- Cycle to Work schemes to encourage activity and to help achieve our carbon net zero targets
- Wellbeing opportunities to foster team collaboration, healthy living and relaxation

Our mission is to support each child to reach their full potential and develop a lifelong love of learning, ensuring that every child is happy and confident. The
Early Years environment is safe and nurturing and is wholly child-centred. The curriculum is individualised to each child’s strengths and interests to allow them to develop at their own speed. Through our play-based curriculum, exceptional learning environment and outstanding teaching, each child’s natural sense of curiosity and independence is enhanced.
- Dean Park Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All posts are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all successful applicants will undergo safeguarding screening including an enhanced DBS and _
- Barred List check from the Disclosure and Barring Service._

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £42,000.00-£45,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Referral programme

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: Head of Dean Nursery and Forest School



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