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Deputy Nursery Manager

Heron Park Primary Academy · Eastbourne · East Sussex

Job description

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 office@heronppa.org.uk or 01323 502525.

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.

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About this school

Heron Park Primary Academy

Academy sponsor led · Primary · Ages 4–11

Good
Pupils
348
Avg teacher salary
£43,950
Pupil:teacher ratio
21.5:1
Academy trust
AURORA ACADEMIES TRUST

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.

Location

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Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN22 9EE

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Salary
FTE: £26,017.00 to £26,429.00 (actual salary: £22,679.52 to £23,038.67)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full time
Posted
12 October 2026
Closing date
30 October 2026

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