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Nursery Manager

The Downs Primary School and Nursery · Harlow · Essex

Job description

NURSERY MANAGER REQUIRED SEPTEMBER 2026

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated Nursery Manager to lead our Nursery class for 3-4-year-old children. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Early Years educator to work within our highly motivated, passionate team.

Key roles will include (please see job description for a detailed breakdown):

Working alongside staff to plan and deliver whole-class and small-group learning activities

Developing relationships with parents

Accurately observe and assess pupils, keeping accurate records of these.

37 hours per week (8am - 4pm)

40 working weeks per year (45.8 paid weeks per year)

Salary: Scale 6/7 depending on experience

Visits to The Downs Primary School and Nursery are warmly welcomed and can be arranged by contacting the school reception, 01279 445538.

Closing date: 10th September 2026

Interviews: W/C 14th September 2026

Start Date: 19th October 2026 (flexible)

To apply for this position, please apply through My New Term Education Job Search | Find Teaching, Leadership & School Support Jobs (mynewterm.com)

‘PCLC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure Barring Service’

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About this school

The Downs Primary School and Nursery

Academy converter · Primary · Ages 3–11

Not rated
Pupils
402
Avg teacher salary
£48,635
Pupil:teacher ratio
21.2:1
Academy trust
THE PASSMORES CO-OPERATIVE LEARNING COMMUNITY

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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Harlow, Essex, CM20 3RB

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Salary
£26,171.00 - £31,746.41 Annually (Actual)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part time
Posted
13 July 2026
Closing date
10 September 2026

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