Pre-School Deputy Manager - Haylands Primary School

30 hours per week, 08:30-15:30 Monday to Friday, term-time only

HAYLANDS PRIMARY SCHOOL, Bettesworth Road, Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO33 3HA,

Tel: 01983 563372

Email: [email protected].

Website: www.haylands.iow.sch.uk

Headteacher: Mrs Katrina Shaer

We are looking for an enthusiastic, caring and highly motivated individual to join our welcoming EYFS team. The role involves supporting children’s learning within our preschool, with occasional support in Year R when needed.

Our recent visit from DfE representatives highlighted our commitment to nurturing curiosity, creativity, and a love of learning from the very start of each child’s education. They praised our engaging learning environments and the dedication of our passionate team.

We are seeking someone who:

• Has a solid background in Early Years education
• Holds a full and relevant Level 3 Early Years childcare qualification and Level 2 Maths/English
• Ideally has a paediatric first aid qualification (or is willing to complete training)
• Is passionate about delivering a high-quality early years experience for our Ryde community

In return, Haylands offers:

• Wonderful children who love to learn through play
• A dedicated and supportive team that values your wellbeing and professional growth
• The chance to make a meaningful impact within our unique and vibrant community

Visits to the pre-school are welcome; to arrange a visit or for further information, please contact Michelle Gladdis, School Business Manager on 01983 563372 or e-mail [email protected].

Application forms can be downloaded from our website https://www.haylands.iow.sch.uk/

Completed applications should be returned to the school. Please note – we are unable to accept CVs under any circumstances.

Haylands Primary School and the Isle of Wight Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks. This post is classed as regulated activity and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

This school is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Closing date: Friday 9th January 2026

Interviews: Friday 16th January 2026

PLEASE NOTE: Not all school staff are employed directly by the Isle of Wight Council, you can ask on application who the employer for this role will be.

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The Isle of Wight Council protects its employees from discrimination, and this is supported by the following;

unacceptable behaviour policy 

employee code of conduct 

our values, culture and inclusivity.

We actively promote the diversity of our workforce, and we provide flexible working options (where appropriate) to support the different needs of our employees.

The Isle of Wight Council’s Terms & Conditions of employment are available upon request. Please contact our recruitment team via [email protected] if you would like to receive a copy.

The Isle of Wight Council is an equal opportunities employer, proud to encourage applications from all cultures, backgrounds and abilities to better reflect the diversity within our local community. In addition to this, we are also a Disability Confident Employer. Along with a number of other areas of commitments, this means that providing you meet the basic essential requirements of the advertised role and have declared yourself as disabled, you will be offered an opportunity for an interview within the council.

The management reporting line for this role is ultimately through the Isle of Wight Council Children’s Services directorate.

This council and its schools recruit according to the council’s Recruitment, Policy and Procedure and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.

If you are unable to complete this application, email us at [email protected] or telephone us on 01983 823113