Deputy Nursery Manager

We are looking for a Deputy Manager to join our team. Are you interested in helping to lead a nursery as part of the management team? Do you want that next step in your career?

You will work closely with the Nursery Manager and third in charge, in the day-to-day running of the setting. You will also have a key role in ensuring high standards across the nursery and ensure that we are continually improving the quality of our provision.

You will be part of our management team, alongside the Nursery Manager and the third in charge.

This is a full time role, 40 hours per week.

Our nursery is based in a beautiful woodlands environment and we believe in using nature to help children learn, play and grow. You will be working in our friendly nursery with a team dedicated to giving children the best start to life.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Company pension contributions.
• Guaranteed holiday allowance.
• PlayTime - our staff benefit scheme. Save hundreds of pounds per year when shopping by using our discounts scheme.
• Staff appreciation events throughout the year.
• We will work with you to provide the training that you need to progress your career.
• Option of a free hot lunch each day.
• Uniform and outdoor coat provided.
• On site parking available.

What we are looking for
You must be a qualified level three nursery nurse with a minimum of one year's experience in a supervisory role (e.g. room leader).

The successful candidate will be:

• Imaginative
• Organised
• Self motivated to complete tasks
• Passionate about childcare and early years
• Passionate about the outdoors
• A team player with good communication and interpersonal skills

Your role will include:

• Working in the room to care for children. Monitoring key children.
• Supporting the Manager and Deputy Manager in the day to day running of the setting.
• Ensuring a high standard of childcare across the setting.
• Communicating effectively with staff.
• Communicating with parents and families.
• Liaising with outside agencies.
• Attending meetings as necessary.

We take safeguarding seriously, so the successful candidate will be subject to references and an enhanced DBS check.

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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Store discount

Application question(s):

• What is your relevant and recognised Level 3 (or higher) qualification in Early Years/ Childcare?

Experience:

• Nursery (Under 5s): 1 year (preferred)
• Management: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person