Deputy Nursery Manager

Closing date for applications:
Monday 3 November 2025

Full Time 0-3 Year Old Deputy Nursery Manager for January 2026
All Year Round (49 weeks per year) FT role
PCD7B £29,540 (£15.31)

The governors of Eaglesfield Paddle CE Primary Academy are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, hardworking and passionate Early Years specialist to lead our new nursery. This vacancy is a rare opportunity for a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to lead our “Little Paddlers” 0-3 year old Nursery under the guidance of the Early Year’s Leader.

• Can you encourage all around you to “be the best they can be, because God is with you in all that you do”?
• Can you follow all safeguarding standards outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education and Working Together to Safeguard Children?
• Can you welcome and build lasting positive relationships with new families to our school?
• Have you had experience of working in a 0-3 year old environment?
• Can you provide a homely and nurturing environment for our “Little Paddlers?”
• Can you nurture a love of learning?
• Can you plan exciting and effective provision to meet the needs of all children in line with Development Matters?
• Are you an excellent early year’s practitioner with high expectations, committed to inclusion through a nurturing and caring environment?
• Can you work within a strong and dedicated team who have aspirations for all?
• Can you deputise in the absence of the Nursery Manager?
• Are you willing to work closely with outside agencies and our SENDCo to provide the best provision possible?
• Can you demonstrate creative and inclusive provision to meet the needs of all pupils?
• Do you model clear and effective behaviour management strategies?
• Are you committed to involving parents, strong church links and the wider community in the life of the school?
• Do you value the importance of outside learning to inspire and motivate?

In order to be considered applicants must hold a minimum of an approved level 3 Early Years or equivalent qualification.

Information regarding relevant qualifications can be found via the website:

At Eaglesfield Paddle CE Primary Academy, we can offer:

• High quality support
• Children who are enthusiastic learners
• A welcoming and vibrant team, who strive to “be the best they can be”
• Excellent indoor and outdoor facilities
• Exceptional resources to support learning
• Supportive parents and governors
• A wide range of opportunities for professional development

Application packs are available by request via email at recruitment@eagl or by calling  When applying, please provide a letter of application stating how your skills and knowledge meet the criteria of the job specification and tell us about your curricular and extra-curricular strengths and interests.

Visit our School: 3.30 pm Thurs 23rd October
Closing date for applications: 12.00 noon Monday 3rd November
Shortlisting: 2.00 pm Tuesday 4th November
Interviews:
Tuesday 8.30 am 11th November

Eaglesfield Paddle CE Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be required to undertake pre-employment checks which will include References, Health, Right to Work in UK, DBS and a Declaration that neither they nor anyone who lives in the same household is a disqualified person under the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2009.

Eaglesfield Paddle CofE Primary Academy
Eaglesfield
Cockermouth
CA13 0QY