Operations Manager

Deputy Manager - Preschool Parkland Primary School Salary: Grade 7 Pay Point 11-14 Hours: 21 Hours per week, 39 Weeks per year Contract Type: Permanent Working Pattern: Monday, Thursday and Friday 07:30- 15:30 with one 30 minute, and two 15 minute unpaid breaks. About the Role As Deputy Manager, you will support the day-to-day leadership and operation of the preschool, ensuring children receive the highest quality care and learning opportunities. You will lead by example, inspire colleagues, build positive relationships with families, and help create a warm, inclusive environment where every child can thrive Why Choose Pakrland Primary School? At Parkland Primary we are incredibly passionate about our pupils and believe that every child should have the opportunity to succeed. Our intake is mixed in socio-economic terms with nearly a quarter of the children on free meals. Parents are supportive with regular volunteer helpers in school. Children are always at the heart of every decision we make; we have high expectations of them. We pride ourselves on providing a high-quality education and in our strong pastoral support. We aim to instil values in our pupils that provide them with the skills they need to be successful in life. Our Achievements to date Rated Ofsted ‘Good’ September 2023 Microsoft Showcase School 360 Safe online safety award School Games gold award PE Quality Mark Route to Resilience and Happy Lunch Time accredited Renaissance Partner School “Pupils enjoy their learning and focus well in lessons. They are polite and interact with each other and adults with respect.” - OFSTED Key Responsibilities Understand, effectively apply, and support the Pre-School Manager with implementing the Trust policies and procedures related to the post especially those that relate to safeguarding and child protection. Ensure compliance under the Children’s Act. Assist the Pre-School Manager with implementing a multi-cultural play curriculum to stimulate children’s interest in learning. What We’re Looking For Qualifications: Minimum NVQ level 3 in Children’s Care, Learning and Development, or relevant degree. Level 2 qualifications in maths/numeracy and English/literacy Experience: Minimum of 2 years experience of working with under fives in a formal setting, working within the Nursery Education and meeting the requirements relating to Ofsted. Experience of leading activities with individuals, groups and whole classes to support children’s development Ability to write reports Ability to lead a team of adults Skills & Knowledge: Knowledge of and the ability to apply child protection and health and safety procedure Knowledge of current legislation affecting care and education of under fives Knowledge of planning an appropriate curriculum to promote the desirable outcomes/ Early Learning Goals Knowledge and understanding of children’s development 0-5years. Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification to support your application. Why Join Us? Professional Growth & Support Ongoing professional development opportunities. Access to learning networks and visits to other organisations. Supportive leadership and a highly committed team. Highly committed and motivated Team A role which has the opportunity to make a real difference whilst having fun A established Central Services Team who support schools and wider colleagues Work-Life & Wellbeing Benefits Flexible working options. Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). Defined benefit pension scheme. Be an integral member of the team in a vibrant school. Create an outstanding learning environment for the success of all of our children. Play a significant part in continuing to develop our school. Be part of a wider community of Discovery Schools Trust. Additional Perks Free parking. Cycle-to-work scheme. Gym discounts. Eyecare vouchers. Dental support. Retail discounts. Annual incremental pay increases within the pay scale. Equal Opportunities & Accessibility We welcome enquiries from everyone and value diversity in our workforce. Applications are welcome from all sections of the community regardless of gender identity, ethnic origin, disability, age or sexual orientation. If you require assistance completing your application, please contact hrsupport@discoverytrust.org for support. Depending on your role, occasional travel between Discovery locations may be required. A valid driving license and appropriate business insurance are necessary, and you will need to provide evidence of these documents More about Discovery Schools Trust Discovery Schools Trust is dedicated to improving learning and teaching by creating a culture that promotes excellence. The needs of all children are placed at the heart of all decision making regardless of the school they attend. Teaching and learning excellence are shared through learning networks, sharing of ideas and materials as well as leading practitioners between schools. Discovery has developed a school improvement system which focuses on improving outcomes for all children. It also places staff development, talent management and succession planning at the heart of achieving outstanding organisations. Please note that interviews for this position may be made earlier than the stated closing date if a suitable candidate is identified. Therefore, we encourage interested applicants to submit their applications promptly. Early submission will not only ensure consideration for the position but also increase the likelihood of being invited for an interview. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to receiving your application. Safeguarding Statement We are committed to safeguarding our pupils; therefore, the successful applicant will require an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and references. AI While we acknowledge the advantages of AI in crafting personal statements for applications, we strongly encourage and expect applicants to personalise and tailor responses. Please note that the Trust may utilise AI checking solutions during the application review process and will be considered when shortlisting. Apply Now! If you are ready to make a difference in children's lives, apply today!