Nursery Deputy Manager

We are looking for a strong, creative leader with a commitment towards high-standards of childcare and education. This role requires a minimum level 3 qualification in childcare with leadership experience in an early years setting.

Salary: Starting from £13.75 p /hr. Negotiable based on experience.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• 36 days holiday entitlement (pro-rata for TTO / part-time)
• Childcare discount
• Discounted staff lunch
• Private Health Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme with access to Free Mental Health support
• Workplace pension

Key Duties and responsibilities:

• Support the Nursery manager with the day-today running of the nursery ensuring compliance with all statutory requirements.
• Step into the lead role during the Nursery Managers absence ensuring continuity of care and compliance
• Lead and inspire our team of practitioners
• Assist in developing and maintaining effective policies and procedures
• Support the delivery of an appropriate play-based EYFS curriculum
• Capacity to coordinate in a specialist area i.e. Safeguarding officer / SENCO
• Build strong relationships with parents, carers and external parties (e.g. local council)

Work closely with the Nursery Manager and Directors to oversee and manage the following areas:

• Health and safety
• Recruitment / staff development
• Finance and admin

Expectations:

• Minimum Level 3 qualification in Children and Young Peoples Workforce or equivalent
• A minimum of two years recent experience, working in a Preschool/Nursery setting, ideally already in a senior practitioner / leadership role.
• Excellent working knowledge of the EYFS and the current OFSTED statutory guidance
• Proven track record in the implementation of high quality learning opportunities
• Commitment to high standards of quality in all areas, which should be evident through written reports and accurate records (including financial records and account information)

Hold and display the following attributes:

• Strong initiative
• Creative thinker
• Effective team leadership
• Enthusiastic with a good sense of humour

Fully understand the following fundamentals specific to the role and keep up to date with any changes;

• EYFS
• Legislation (in relation to the curriculum)
• Induction programme
• Nursery Policies and Procedures
• Any reasonable duties, in accordance with the nursery aims and objectives

Please click on Apply Now and email your CV and covering letter.