Deputy Manager - Montessori Forest School

About the Role

We are seeking a committed and enthusiastic Nursery Practitioner to join our team, with the potential to take on Deputy responsibilities. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the daily operation of the nursery and helping to provide a safe, caring, and stimulating environment where children can thrive.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out day-to-day nursery duties, including planning and delivering engaging activities, supervising play, and providing high-quality pastoral care

• Ensure all safeguarding and child protection policies are fully adhered to at all times

• Act as a Key Worker for a group of children, completing observations, assessments, and maintaining accurate learning journeys

• Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure staff-to-child ratios are consistently met

• Support the Supervisor in a Deputy capacity, assisting with administrative tasks, data collection, and assessments as required

About You

• A genuine passion for working with young children and supporting their learning and development

• A strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures

• Reliable, well-organised, and able to work effectively as part of a team

• Confident in using initiative and supporting leadership when needed

What We Offer

• A welcoming and supportive working environment

• Opportunities for professional development and career progression

• A competitive salary, dependent on experience and qualifications

Working hours: Term time only, 7:30am – 3:30pm

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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