Current Vacancies
Deputy Nursery Manager
Deputy Nursery Manager
37 hours per week 52 weeks per year (employed by Hampshire County Council)
Start date - ASAP
Grade D - £27,780
A minimum of 3 years Nursery experience and a Level 3 childcare qualification is essential for this role. One year’s Nursery management experience is required for this position. (e.g., Room Leader). Excellent knowledge of child development and early years foundation stage is essential for this role.
Forest school training is preferred but not essential.
We are looking for a candidate with strong leadership skills who will build on the great foundation already in place and drive the Nursery forward. Candidates must have great communication skills, reliability and able to work using their own initiative, further personal specifications can be found in the job description.
Miss Polly’s is a thriving 47 place Nursery for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years. We have 3 rooms, a baby room, toddler room and a preschool room all with well-equipped gardens. The Nursery is based in the grounds of The Hurst Secondary School which it has strong links with.
Employees of The Hurst Nursery benefit from free on-site parking, discounted childcare, and on-site gym. We also offer a pension scheme, sick pay, and generous annual leave.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidates will have to complete a DBS check
Closing date for applications is 6th March 2026
Please email completed applications to: [email protected]
Deputy Nursery Manager - Job Description
Nursery Assistant Bank Staff
Nursery Assistant - Bank Staff
Grade B – Casual £12.85 or £13.02 per hour depending on experience (plus 12.07% holiday pay)
Hours: Variable between 7.30am and 6pm. Required ASAP
Nursery experience is desirable for this role and we look for candidates with a positive attitude to team work, a good manner and a keen interest in child development. A relevant childcare qualification would be an advantage.
The successful candidates will also have to complete a DBS check
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Closing date for applications is Friday 6th March 2026
We reserve the right to interview and appoint candidates before the closing date.
Please email your completed application to [email protected]
Nursery Assistant - Bank Staff - Job Description
Room Co-ordinator
Room Co-ordinator
(Employed by Hampshire County Council)
Role - Room Co-ordinator 37 hours per week 52 weeks per year
Start date – ASAP
Grade C - £25,286 FTE
Applicants for this role should have experience in working in a nursery setting with children aged 0-5 years. We are looking for a dedicated, motivated, and organised member of staff to lead a small staff team.
Previous Room Co-ordinator experience is preferable, but we will consider experienced nursery practitioners who are ready to take on the next new and exciting challenge in their career.
A childcare level 3 qualification or equivalent is essential, Foundation degree or above would be an advantage.
Employees of The Hurst Nursery benefit from free on-site parking, discounted childcare, and on-site gym. We also offer a pension scheme, sick pay, and generous annual leave.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The successful candidate will have to complete a DBS check.
Closing date for applications is 27th March 2026 at 12 noon
Candidates are welcome to book a tour of the Nursery prior to interview.
Completed applications should be sent to:
We reserve the right to appoint before the date advertised if necessary.
Room Co-ordinator - Job Description
