Deputy Nursery Manager

Heron Park Primary Academy · Eastbourne, South East

Deputy Nursery Manager at Heron Park Primary Academy, based in Eastbourne, South East. This is a permanent role.

Salary
Competitive
Location
Eastbourne, South East
Contract
Permanent
Posted
1 week ago
Closes
30 Oct 2026
Sector
Nursery Practitioner

Reference c03c25bfe6fd680dc3766220f4060520110a215e

About the role

Heron Park Primary Academy is looking to recruit a dynamic, enthusiastic and experienced Deputy Nursery Manager on a permanent, term-time only basis to join its dedicated Early Years Team.

This is a full-time, term-time only role (37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.00am to 4.00pm).

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting the day-to-day running of the nursery, providing a safe, stimulating and nurturing environment for children aged 2 - 4.

We would love to hear from you if:

  1. you hold a minimum Level 3 qualification in Early Years (or equivalent)
  2. you have experience working in an early years setting
  3. you are able to plan and deliver engaging, child-led learning experiences
  4. you have excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues
  5. you are enthusiastic, organised and committed to working collaboratively as part of a team

In return for your passion and commitment, we offer:

  1. A supportive team who place our values of Respect, Curiosity, Independence, Resilience, and Aspiration at the centre of all that we do with a commitment to raising pupil achievement and aspirations
  2. Extensive professional development opportunities, including Aurora Trust-wide CPD
  3. A spacious well-equipped and well-resourced learning environment
  4. A skilled and committed SLT who are devoted to improving outcomes for all children and staff
  5. The opportunity to be part of a multi-academy trust that has collaboration at its heart and will support you every step of the way
  6. Enhanced paternity leave, in excess of the Green and Burgundy Books
  7. Aurora Academies Advantage scheme - this includes access to free and confidential advice on a range of topics via the Employee Assistance Programme, online GP service, cycle to work scheme, discounts to high-street shops and health and well-being support

If you are interested in finding out more, we strongly suggest that you arrange a tour of the school - please contact Yvonne Streeter, Office Manager on [email removed] or [phone removed].

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive suitable applications. Therefore, we recommend submitting you application as soon as possible.

Please note that we can only accept applications submitted through our recruitment platform, SAMPeople Recruit, so kindly apply there.

Reference: c03c25bfe6fd680dc3766220f4060520110a215e · Posted 1 week ago · Closes 30 Oct 2026 · Listed via Heron Park Primary Academy

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