Deputy Nursery Manager - Newlyn Primary School

Deputy Nursery Manager – Newlyn School Nursery

Newlyn School is seeking a warm, positive, and experienced Deputy Nursery Manager to join our dedicated early years team. We are looking for someone with a calm and nurturing disposition, paired with an aspirational mindset and a deep commitment to child development through the EYFS curriculum. Someone with a commitment and desire to grow professionally is desirable, always seeking new and innovative teaching strategies to inspire our young learners.

The successful candidate will be a flexible and collaborative leader, working closely with the Nursery Manager and wider school staff to ensure that our youngest learners are at the heart of everything we do. You will champion high-quality early years education, fostering a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment where children can flourish emotionally, socially, and academically.

Key Qualities and Responsibilities:

• A strong understanding of the EYFS framework and how to deliver a rich, play-based curriculum that supports holistic development in Nursery and Pre-School settings, as well as into the foundation stage. Teaching experience or accreditation is desirable but not essential.
• Proven experience in teaching, leading and supporting early years practitioners, with a commitment to professional growth and reflective practice is desirable.
• A nurturing approach to behaviour and wellbeing, with the ability to build trusting relationships with children, families, and staff
• Confidence in identifying and supporting children with additional needs, adapting provision to meet individual learning styles and developmental stages
• A proactive attitude towards safeguarding, health & safety, and inclusive practice
• A passion for outdoor learning, with enthusiasm for Forest School, Beach School, and creative enrichment opportunities

We are proud of our coastal identity and the unique opportunities it offers our children. Our curriculum is designed to celebrate curiosity, creativity, and confidence, and we are looking for a Deputy Nursery Manager who shares our vision for helping every child be the best they can be.

If you are an enthusiastic early year’s leader, or aspiring leader, who values collaboration, innovation, and child-centred practice, we would love to hear from you.

About You:

You will have a child-centered approach, and will provide a creative, inclusive and aspirational lessons to enrich our school curriculum which inspires and motivates children and supports high quality teaching and learning both indoors and outside the classroom.  We are seeking a warm, positive and enthusiastic person to join our team that is forward thinking and has a real passion for championing all children, irrespective of their starting abilities. A commitment to support the school’s vision for enrichment in personal development opportunities is key, recognising that in order to create well rounded children we focus collectively on the academic, social, emotional and holistic development simultaneously. 

Benefits of Working with Us:

As a leading Academy Trust, we are able to offer our staff a range of continued professional development opportunities alongside family friendly policies and access to the Local Government/Teachers Pension Schemes. More on our benefits and a message from our Chair of the Board of Trustees can be found here.

How to Apply and Further Info:

To apply for this position please email a completed application form to recruitment@tpacademytrust.org please ensure your name and the position you are applying are within the subject title of the email. 

Please note we do not accept CV's.

The closing date for receiving applications is Midnight Sunday 7th September

If you wish to discuss this position ahead of applying, please contact Lauren Connolly (Headteacher) on lconnolly@newlyn.tpacademytrust.org 

Interview dates TBC.  But will likely be later the week commencing 8th September or wc 15th September 2025.

TPAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.

Successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) application as part of their pre-employment administration. The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provide that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’. This means that they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Other pre-employment checks will include receipt of two satisfactory references, evidence of right to work in the UK, proof of any relevant qualifications and completion of a health assessment questionnaire.