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Stockton Primary School
School Street
Stockton
Southam, CV47 8JE
Tel: 01926 812483
Headteacher: Mrs Anne Bedgood
Nursery Manager
Scale H
Starting Salary £24,211.51
32.5 hours a week term time plus Inset Days
Monday to Friday 8.30am to 3.30pm
Required from January 2027
Fixed Term to 21st July 2027
Our warm and welcoming village school nursery is seeking a strong, dynamic, and inspiring Nursery Manager to lead our early years provision. This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic professional who is passionate about giving young children the very best start in life.
About The Role
As our Nursery Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the learning environment, supporting staff, and ensuring the highest standards of care and education. You will lead a small, dedicated team and work closely with the school leadership to maintain our nurturing, community-focused ethos. You will be in ratio, working directly with your team and the children, for the majority of your days with dedicated time given once a week for planning and preparation.
Key Responsibilities
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- Lead daily operations to ensure a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment
- Provide strong leadership to inspire and motivate staff
- Oversee curriculum planning in line with the EYFS framework
- Ensure safeguarding excellence and compliance with statutory requirements
- Build positive relationships with children, families, and the wider school community
- Manage administrative duties including staffing, attendance patterns, funding and invoicing paperwork, equipment orders, and record-keeping
About You
We are looking for someone who is:
- A dynamic and confident leader with the ability to inspire a team
- Experienced in early years leadership, ideally within a nursery or school setting
- Qualified to Level 3 or above in Early Years (Level 5+ desirable)
- Knowledgeable about the EYFS, safeguarding, and best practice in early childhood education
- Passionate about creating a joyful, engaging, and nurturing environment for young children
What We Offer
- A happy, vibrant, and creative school
- A friendly, supportive, and dedicated staff team
- A beautiful village setting with strong local ties
- Opportunities for professional development
- A welcoming school community with a strong ethos
- The chance to make a meaningful impact in a small, well-loved nursery
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We are a small village school with 149 children on roll in our nursery and main school and are proud to be part of Stowe Valley Multi Academy Trust.
We warmly welcome visits to the school, please contact the school office if you would like to arrange a visit.
All applications are via our online platform and can be found on the Vacancies section of the Stowe Valley Multi Academy Trust website www.stowevalleymat.com. Visits to the school are welcomed.
Please note that strong applications may be considered upon receipt.
The school is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. It expects all staff to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure.
Registered Office: Southam College, Welsh Road West, Southam, Warwickshire, CV47 0JW
Registered in England No: 10445759. A Company Limited by Guarantee Telephone 01926 812560
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