Deputy Pre-School Manager (The Cavendish School - Primary Phase)

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Job Description

Hours of work: 37
Working pattern: Full-time, term-time only
(As the position is term-time only, the above salary will be pro rata)

Closing date: 9am Monday 01 June 2026

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:

The Cavendish School - Primary Phase
Eldon Road
Eastbourne
East Sussex
BN21 1UE

Phone: 01323 731340
Email: hr@cet.uk
Website: https://cavendish.cet.uk/

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018.

The school will need to ensure that they are not knowingly employing a person who is disqualified under the 2018 Regulations in connection with relevant childcare provision. Accordingly, the successful candidate will be required to demonstrate to the school, by completing a self-declaration form as part of the pre-employment checks process, that they have not been disqualified under the 2018 Regulations.

If the preferred candidate is found to be disqualified under the 2018 Regulations, the offer of employment will be subject to the application by the preferred candidate to Ofsted for a waiver and the receipt of a waiver from Ofsted.

PRE-SCHOOL DEPUTY MANAGER

Single Status Grade 7 Points 18-19

Salary Range £28,720 - £29,398 pro rata - Actual Pay £25,448 - £26,048

37 Hours per week (Monday to Friday)

Term Time only (incl INSET days) plus 1 extra week in the school holidays

Permanent

Closing date: Monday 1 June 2026 9am

Interview date: Tuesday 09 June 2026

Start Date: 1 September 2026

NB: We advise applying promptly for this post as we reserve the right to close and interview early if sufficient suitable applications have been received.

We are looking to appoint a Pre-School Deputy who is highly motivated and committed to supporting our 2 to 4-year-olds as part of the continued development and success of our Early Years and Primary Phase. The Pre-School is part of the Cavendish School's all through school status, taking pupils from 2 to 16. Our Early Years provision is outstanding as per our latest Ofsted report.

The role will work alongside the Pre-School Teacher to oversee the operation of the Pre-School to the highest standards. The role will encompass;

• providing high quality provision for families
• deputising for the Pre-School Teacher when required
• providing the best possible environment and care are provided for young children
• ensuring statutory and Ofsted regulations are adhered to

As part of a team, the successful candidate will provide a safe, stimulating and caring environment for our children and implement and embed all aspects of the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum to the highest standard.

We can offer a very supportive network of staff, a competitive pension scheme and an employee assistance programme and you will join a team of dedicated and caring staff in establishing outstanding provision, learning and progress for all our children.

Please visit our website for further details as well as the application process via the recruitment platform mynewterm https://cet.uk/vacancies/

We look forward to receiving your application, if you have any questions please email hr@cet.uk

Please note that we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and expect all those who work with us to share this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record. We give high priority to promoting diversity throughout the school

About Us

Additional Information

The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects 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 the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record.

All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. 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.