Job Details
Pre‑School Deputy Manager – Single Status Grade 7 (Points 18-19)
Hours of work: 37 hours per week (Monday to Friday), full‑time, term‑time only (including INSET days) plus one extra week in the school holidays.
Salary: £28,720 – £29,398 pro rata (actual pay £25,448 – £26,048).
Employment type: Permanent. Closing date: 9 am Monday 1 June 2026. Interview date: Tuesday 9 June 2026. Start date: 1 September 2026.
Responsibilities
- Provide high‑quality provision for families.
- Deputise for the Pre‑School Teacher when required.
- Ensure that the best possible environment and care are provided for young children.
- Ensure statutory and Ofsted regulations are adhered to.
- Work alongside the Pre‑School Teacher to oversee the operation of the Pre‑School to the highest standards.
- Provide a safe, stimulating and caring environment for children and embed all aspects of the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum to the highest standard.
Requirements
Candidate must not be disqualified under the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018. The successful candidate will need to demonstrate this by completing a self‑declaration form as part of the pre‑employment checks. If a candidate is found to be disqualified, the offer is subject to Ofsted approval after a waiver application.
Candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check with Disclosure & Barring Services. For further information, see https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record.
We give high priority to promoting diversity throughout the school.
Benefits and Support
We offer a supportive network of staff, a competitive pension scheme and an employee assistance programme.
Contact Information
The Cavendish School – Primary Phase
Eldon RoadEastbourneEast SussexBN21 1UE
Phone: 01323 731340Email: hr@cet.ukWebsite: https://cavendish.cet.uk/
Additional Information
Please note that we do not accept CVs.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain an enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with Disclosure & Barring Services. All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.
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We advise applying promptly for this post as we reserve the right to close and interview early if sufficient suitable applications have been received.
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