Deputy Nursery Manager

Closing date for applications: Monday 3 November 2025Full Time 0-3 Year Old Deputy Nursery Manager for January 2026All Year Round (49 weeks per year) FT rolePCD7B £29,540 (£15.31)The governors of Eaglesfield Paddle CE Primary Academy are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, hardworking and passionate Early Years specialist to lead our new nursery. This vacancy is a rare opportunity for a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to lead our “Little Paddlers” 0-3 year old Nursery under the guidance of the Early Year’s Leader.Can you encourage all around you to “be the best they can be, because God is with you in all that you do”?Can you follow all safeguarding standards outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education and Working Together to Safeguard Children?Can you welcome and build lasting positive relationships with new families to our school?Have you had experience of working in a 0-3 year old environment?Can you provide a homely and nurturing environment for our “Little Paddlers?”Can you nurture a love of learning?Can you plan exciting and effective provision to meet the needs of all children in line with Development Matters?Are you an excellent early year’s practitioner with high expectations, committed to inclusion through a nurturing and caring environment?Can you work within a strong and dedicated team who have aspirations for all?Can you deputise in the absence of the Nursery Manager?Are you willing to work closely with outside agencies and our SENDCo to provide the best provision possible?Can you demonstrate creative and inclusive provision to meet the needs of all pupils?Do you model clear and effective behaviour management strategies?Are you committed to involving parents, strong church links and the wider community in the life of the school?Do you value the importance of outside learning to inspire and motivate?In order to be considered applicants must hold a minimum of an approved level 3 Early Years or equivalent qualification.Information regarding relevant qualifications can be found via the website: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/early-years-qualifications-achieved-in-englandAt Eaglesfield Paddle CE Primary Academy, we can offer:High quality supportChildren who are enthusiastic learnersA welcoming and vibrant team, who strive to “be the best they can be”Excellent indoor and outdoor facilitiesExceptional resources to support learningSupportive parents and governorsA wide range of opportunities for professional developmentApplication packs are available by request via email at recruitment@eaglesfieldpaddle.cumbria.sch.uk or by calling 01900 823188. When applying, please provide a letter of application stating how your skills and knowledge meet the criteria of the job specification and tell us about your curricular and extra-curricular strengths and interests.Visit our School: 3.30 pm Thurs 23rd OctoberClosing date for applications: 12.00 noon Monday 3rd NovemberShortlisting: 2.00 pm Tuesday 4th NovemberInterviews: Tuesday 8.30 am 11th NovemberEaglesfield Paddle CE Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be required to undertake pre-employment checks which will include References, Health, Right to Work in UK, DBS and a Declaration that neither they nor anyone who lives in the same household is a disqualified person under the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2009.Contact Eaglesfield Paddle CofE Primary AcademyEaglesfield Paddle CofE Primary AcademyEaglesfieldCockermouthCA13 0QY #J-18808-Ljbffr