The King’s School, Worcester
Deputy Nursery Manager
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Deputy Nursery Manager
Are you passionate about early childhood education and looking to join a nurturing, award-winning Nursery? We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Deputy Nursery Manager to join the friendly and supportive nursery team at King’s St Alban’s Prep School Nursery.
King’s St Alban’s Nursery
King’s St Alban’s Nursery offers a warm and nurturing environment. We are proud to provide a ‘family feel’ setting to ensure children gain the stability needed to develop confidence and independence as they start their school journey. Our team of hugely committed practitioners love making sure that our children are greeted warmly on arrival and encouraged to participate in a variety of activities.
This post would suit an individual with lots of ideas, energy, ambition and enthusiasm; a proactive team player who will work alongside the Nursery Manager on a day-to-day basis, ensuring the continued success of our award-winning provision whilst becoming involved in the wider life of King’s St Alban’s and the King’s Foundation.
The Role
Duties will include:
- Manage delivery of the Early Years curriculum in Nursery in conjunction with the Nursery Manager
- Foster strong relationships with children, parents, and colleagues
- Work closely with the Nursery Manager in many areas including communication, curriculum, assessment, staffing, development and use of facilities
- Act as Room Leader for one of the Nursery rooms
- Champion robust safeguarding practices.
What We’re Looking For
- A minimum Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education (or equivalent) is essential
- A BA in Education Studies or degree in Childhood Studies is desirable
- At least two years’ experience in a nursery setting
- An approachable, friendly and caring nature with the ability to assist in leading a team with confidence
- A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
What We Offer
- A friendly, supportive and inspiring working environment, with great team dynamics
- Opportunities for professional development and training
- A purpose-built setting with excellent indoor and outdoor facilities
- Access to a wide range of staff benefits (please see below)
An outline of the key responsibilities, required skills, and eligibility criteria for the role can be found in the job description and person specification.
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Take a look…
Visit the Nursery pages of our website: https://www.ksw.org.uk/kings-nurseries/kingsstalbansnursery/introduction/ or take a look at our profile at daynurseries.co.uk
Questions?
Please message us at recruitment@ksw.org.uk, we’ll be happy to help. If you would like to visit the Nursery before applying, just let us know.
Working pattern: This is a permanent, year-round position, 37.5 hours per week.
Start date: As soon as possible following the successful completion of pre-employment checks.
Salary: Up to £29,367 per annum depending on skills and experience.
How to apply
Applicants must complete an application form which can be found on our Vacancies webpage: https://www.ksw.org.uk/the-kings-foundation/jobs-and-vacancies/ and should be emailed to recruitment@ksw.org.uk
When completing the supporting statement of the application form please ensure that you refer to the job description and person specification. Please also provide a detailed employment history.
Please submit any queries regarding the role to the HR team at recruitment@ksw.org.uk
Application deadline: 9am Friday 21st August 2026
Please note that we reserve the right to interview suitable candidates and appoint to the role before the closing date, therefore early applications are encouraged.
The King’s Foundation
King’s Worcester is a hugely welcoming and fulfilling place to work. We are incredibly proud of our reputation. Our employees and our enviable King’s community is what sets our school apart. We are committed to recruiting the best candidates, who join us from a diverse range of backgrounds, including other educational settings, industry or the commercial world. We are also committed to developing and helping colleagues to thrive while they are here at King’s. Careers at King’s Worcester are exceptionally rewarding in many ways. Here’s what we can offer you…
- We promote the values of mutual respect and integrity at every level in the Foundation, and we are an equal opportunities employer.
- A highly successful, well-resourced school with a warm, welcoming atmosphere and a positive outlook.
- A competitive salary, commensurate with the importance of the post and with the experience and qualities of the successful candidate.
- Access to an Aviva Defined Contribution Pension Scheme for teaching and support staff.
- A generous fee remission for up to two children of employees who attend schools in the King’s Foundation (pro-rata for part-time staff), following two years of service.
- A genuinely rewarding role as well as career development and support for professional studies, if appropriate. Whatever the role, we offer excellent training and development. We are also committed to promoting from within whenever we can, giving the chance to build a great future at King’s.
- Access to the School’s outstanding sports facilities including the gym and swimming pool at agreed times.
- Staff are able to purchase private medical insurance through the School in order to benefit from group premium rates.
- Lunch is provided for employees during the school day, plus hot drinks and snacks.
- Employees have full use of School library resources and services.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Free Yoga classes.
- Free access to our Employee Assistance Programme.
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The King’s Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Shortlisted applicants will be required to complete a self-declaration form in relation to any criminal record or information that may make you unsuitable to work with children, and will be subject to an online search.
In order to provide our pupils with a well-rounded and enriched educational experience that is truly representative of the world in which they grow up, the King’s Foundation strives to place equity, diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything we do, ensuring that we build a community which is truly representative of all backgrounds and experiences. We believe that we will do that best if our employees come from different backgrounds and if we create an environment of inclusion and belonging for them.
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