Deputy Manager, Inclusive Specialist Pre-school and Nursery ( Term time only)
Are you experienced Deputy Manager who would like to join our SEND teacher-led team of dedicated SENCOs and play a key role in leading our inclusive specialist pre-school and nursery provision?
This is more than just a job; it’s an opportunity to make a genuine, lasting difference in the lives of young children with SEND. You will be part of a nurturing, highly skilled team committed to delivering exceptional, inclusive education where every child’s needs are recognised, supported, and celebrated.
Although experience of working with children with SEND is desirable, it is not essential, and you don’t need to hold a SENCO qualification to apply.
We are totally committed to investing in our people, offering comprehensive, hands-on training alongside access to the Level 3 SENCO Award. We actively support career progression, and our existing Deputy Manager joined without SEND qualifications. With our support, she has gained the skills and confidence to move into a specialist primary school role.
If you are driven, caring, and ready to take the next step in your leadership journey, we would love to hear from you.
Job Profile
- At least two years’ experience in a leadership role, either at Deputy Manager or Supervisor level, with the ability to inspire and motivate others and model best practice in a SEND environment.
- Either led or been part of a team that has led an Ofsted Inspection.
- Able to prepare effective written and visual teaching materials, including effective use of IT.
- Creative and imaginative thinker in terms of child-centred learning.
- Excellent personal organisation and time management skills.
- Influencing and interpersonal skills: building strong partnerships with parents, staff, and external professionals.
- Empathy and emotional intelligence: to recognise and be sensitive to the needs of others.
- Plan and implement a high-quality pre-school curriculum in line with EYFS.
- Promote inclusive practice, equality, and diversity across the setting
- Build strong partnerships with parents, carers, and external professionals.
- Lead by example to maintain a positive, collaborative team culture.
- Early Years teaching qualification (preferred) or minimum Level 3 Early Years qualification.
- Good understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
Minimum 27 hours per week over 5 days
Application deadline: Wednesday 2nd September 2026
Expected start date: Flexible, depending on the right candidate
Salary: Pro rata based on experience and qualifications.
Contact: For any questions or if you would like to arrange an informal chat, please contact Kim Duller, CEO [email protected]
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: From £26,676.00 per year
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
