Depute Head of Nursery (21 Posts) (Various Locations)
- Location:
- Acredyke Nursery School, c/o Wallacewell Prim 305 Stanburn Road, Glasgow, G21 3RH
- Adelphi Nursery School, Gorbals, Glasgow, G5 OQA
- Benview Early Years, Benview Campus, 100 Bilsland Avenue, Glasgow, G20 9NY
- Broomloan Nursery, Govan Campus, 635 Govan Road, Glasgow, G51 2AQ
- Carmichael Nursery, 44 Carmichael Place, Glasgow, G42 9SY
- Deanpark Nursery School, 10 Deanston Drive, Glasgow, G41 3AE
- Dennistoun Early Years, 129 Roslea Drive, Glasgow, G31 2RZ
- Eastwood Nursery School, 16 Bonnyrigg Drive, Glasgow, G43 1HW
- Hilltop Nursery School, 44 Kingsbridge Drive, Glasgow, G44 4JS
- Linthaugh Nursery, 533 Crookston Road, Glasgow, G53 7TX
- Lyoncross Nursery, Lyoncross Road, Glasgow, G53 5UR
- Pollokshields Early Years Centre, 11 Melville Street, Pollokshields, Glasgow, G42 2JJ
- Ruchill Family Learning Centre, 61 Smeaton Street, Glasgow, G20 9JS
- Sandy Road Day Nursery, 557-561 Dumbarton Road, Glasgow, G11 6HE
- Shaw Mhor Early Years, 61 Netherauldhouse Rd, , Glasgow, G43 2XG
- Silverdale Nursery, 41 Williamson St, Glasgow, G31 4LA
- Winter Gardens Nursery, 595 Tollcross Road, Glasgow, G32 8TF
- Woodacre Nursery, 14-16 Dove Street, Glasgow, G53 6BP
- Yokerburn Nursery, 200 Hawick Street, Glasgow, G13 4HG
- Rockfield Nursery, 70 Rockfield Rd, Glasgow City, G21 3DZ
- Sighthill Nursery, G21 1AB, United Kingdom, 40 Fountainwell Gardens, Glasgow City
- Salary:
- £42,266.24 - £49,186.79 per year
- Contract Type:
- Permanent
- Position Type:
- Full Time
- Hours:
- 35 hours per week
Job Description
Positions: Depute Head of Nursery, Various posts and locations
Annual Salary: £42,266.24- £49,186.79 per annum
As part of the Staffing Realignment we are recruiting internally for a number of Depute Head of Nursery positions across Early Years establishments.
About the Role: In this role you will support the Head of Nursery with the day-to-day management and leadership of the nursery and support the effective delivery of the service. You will contribute to the strategic planning, monitoring, evaluation and development of the Nursery.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supporting the management of an Early Years establishment.
- Delivering an inclusive and diverse Early Years service that protects and cares for children.
- Support the wellbeing of children, parents/carers and nursery team members.
- Investigating and analysing service delivery and future requirements.
- Contributing to the planning, monitoring and control delegated budgets and identify and access other funds.
What We Seek:
- Substantive experience in a management position within an Early Years setting.
- Leadership qualities at a senior level and excellent communication skills.
- Knowledge, understanding and experience of supporting the management of children’s curriculum, learning and development at early level.
- Experience in supporting the management of the delivery of strengthening practice within an Early Years setting.
- Relevant qualification.
What We Offer:
- Annual Salary of £42,266.24- £49,186.79 per annum
- 35 hours per week to be worked flexibly on a rota basis between 8.00am and 6.00pm.
- 26 days paid annual leave, rising to 29 days after 5 years’ service
- Plus 12.5 days paid public holidays each year
- Local Government Pension scheme including Life insurance
- Salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme
- A collaborative and supportive work environment.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- A chance to make a real impact in the lives of children living in Glasgow.
If you would like a confidential conversation about the roles on offer, please contact any of the Area Service Managers or Heather Douglas, Head of Early Years.
Membership of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme will be essential on taking up appointment along with GTCS/SSSC Registration. Please note successful candidates for the above position will be required to pay for their PVG Membership/or Scheme Checks.
Only existing employees of Glasgow City Council – Education Services can apply for this vacancy.
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