Are you an experienced Nursery Practitioner looking to progress in your career? Or are you a current Nursery Manager looking for a fresh opportunity? 

About us

Nestled within the grounds of Prior Pursglove College, Guisborough Montessori offers the highest standards of childcare delivered by education specialists who are wholeheartedly committed to the well-being and development of the children in their care.

We provide care to children up to four years old, including our dedicated baby room which was praised in our last Oftsed report. Our garden space provides opportunities for digging and lifting, and our dedicated staff use other opportunities such as musical movement classes to give them time to bend and stretch whilst developing a love of music too.

Our excellent facilities extend beyond our nursery; through our excellent partnership with Prior Pursglove College as part of the Tees Valley Collaborative Trust and Tees Valley Collaborative Enterprises Ltd, we have access to the sports hall, and use this for developing gross motor skills such as running, jumping, climbing and balancing. We also regularly utilise local facilities such as parks, museums, and farms.

In keeping with Montessori principles, we encourage children to find their “inner teacher” to explore their world and develop new skills in a carefully prepared environment for learning and play. We use curiosity to build upon a child’s understanding of the world, preparing them for each stage of their learning journey. We are a friendly, welcoming nursery that prides itself on equality and inclusion that builds creative and confident learners.

Visit our website to find out more.

About you

Our vibrant and friendly day nursery is looking for an enthusiastic and innovative person to join and lead our team.

You will be championing 5 members of staff – Deputy Manager, Preschool Teacher, Baby Room Lead, 1:1 Support, and two nursery support staff. You will lead the team to foster independent growth and assist children to learn at their own pace through self-correcting lessons, helping them to reach their full potential.

Candidates should be positive, energetic, patient and willing to work with children, parents and colleagues to grow the nursery.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Lead and manage the nursery team to deliver high-quality early years education and care
• Foster a positive, energetic, and patient environment for children, parents, and colleagues
• Promote independent growth and self-paced learning
• Ensure compliance with EYFS and safeguarding standards
• Prepare for and manage Ofsted inspections

To be considered for this role you will need:

• Previous Nursery leader experience, including excellent EYFS and Safeguarding knowledge
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• A passionate and positive attitude towards working with children
• A full and relevant childcare qualification (level 3 or above)

Employee Benefits:

• Membership of the NEST Pension Scheme
• Opportunities for training and professional development
• Free on-site parking
• Discounted nursery provision on the Prior Pursglove College site (available to all Trust employees)

• Not have worked in a nursery before
• Have worked in a nursery before but not in the last 6 months
• Have worked in a nursery in the last 6 months but on a temporary contract

Queries / School Visits

Informal chats about the role are welcomed and encouraged. For queries or to arrange a call or visit, please contact Chloe Bullen at Chloe.Bullen@northyorks.gov.uk or on 01609 536 964 

Application Process

Download the job description

Please apply via the application form and email it to Chloe Bullen

An email will be sent to shortlisted candidates with details of the interview process / shortlisting outcome.

We do not accept CV’s

Please contact us if your need to apply in a different format.

When applying please take into account the following:

Supporting Information

The supporting information section of your application should clearly evidence your ability to meet the requirements we have outlined in the job description & person specification. This will be used to shortlist applicants for this role and therefore it is imperative that you provide evidence as requested.

References

When completing your application, please provide two employment referees. Generally, this is your current and most recent employer. Please note your referee should ideally be a previous line manager or someone in a position of authority.

Tees Valley Collaborative Enterprises Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We have a robust child protection policy and all staff will receive training relevant to their role at induction and throughout employment at the school. We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity.

Please note this post is in regulated activity and exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS criminal records and barred list check for work with children. An online search may be undertaken as part of the recruitment process on information available in the public domain. Candidates should disclose anything that may be relevant in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

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