Deputy Head (Maternity Cover)

Riverside Nursery Schools; Twickenham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary based on experience

Professional development and training

Supportive team environment

Company Pension scheme

Job summary

Little Dukes is seeking a Deputy Head of Nursery in Twickenham to lead the nursery team and ensure high-quality education and care for children. The role requires a Full Level 3 EY qualification, 3+ years of nursery experience, and at least 1 year of leadership, with strong EYFS knowledge and safeguarding commitment.

The post involves supervising staff, implementing nursery policies, and overseeing day-to-day finances, occupancy targets, and family collaboration to deliver outstanding childcare.

Qualifications

• Full and Relevant Level 3 Qualification in Early Years Education.
• Minimum 1 year's Team Leadership/Management experience.
• Minimum 3 years' Nursery experience.
• Excellent working knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage and current Ofsted statutory guidance.
• Knowledge and proven practical experience of implementing good quality learning opportunities.
• Knowledge of and commitment to: child protection, health and safety, equal opportunities and SEN/Inclusion.
• Experience of working as a key worker for a group of children and their families.
• Ability to observe, assess and report on children's behaviour.

Responsibilities

• To provide safe, high-quality education and care for children attending the nursery.
• To fulfil legal and statutory requirements and to supervise staff on a day-to-day basis.
• To contribute to and implement Nursery policies.
• Effective team leadership - ability to lead a team, manage effectively and efficiently, upholding positive working relationships and be an effective mentor.
• To manage the provision of the nursery ensuring that children, parents and the staff team work together to provide high quality childcare.
• To be responsible for the management of day-to-day financial operations within the nursery, by meeting financial targets and managing the occupancy ensuring maximum capacity.
• To agree and set nursery goals and monitor the achievement of progress against targets.
• To monitor and assess the quality of provision ensuring that policies and procedures, best practice and standards are maintained.
• Create a safe and nurturing environment for children to learn and grow.
• Collaborate with parents and other staff members to support children's individual needs.

Skills

Team Leadership/Management

Observation & reporting

EYFS knowledge

Child protection & safeguarding

Quality learning opportunities

Education

Level 3 EY Qualification

Job description

Deputy Head of Nursery

This role would suit anybody that has experience as a Deputy Nursery Manager or Senior Nursery Practitioner with Management experience.

• Full and Relevant Level 3 Qualification in Early Years Education
• Minimum 1 years' Team Leadership/Management experience
• Minimum 3 years' Nursery experience
• Excellent working knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage and current Ofsted statutory guidance.
• Knowledge and proven practical experience of implementing good quality learning opportunities.
• Knowledge of and commitment to: child protection, health and safety, equal opportunities and SEN/Inclusion
• Experience of working as a key worker for a group of children and their families
• Ability to observe, assess and report on children's behaviour

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• Supportive work environment with a friendly team
• Company Pension scheme

Job Title: Deputy Head of Nursery

Qualifications

• Full and Relevant Level 3 Qualification in Early Years Education
• Minimum 1 years' Team Leadership/Management experience
• Minimum 3 years' Nursery experience
• Excellent working knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage and current Ofsted statutory guidance.
• Knowledge and proven practical experience of implementing good quality learning opportunities.
• Knowledge of and commitment to: child protection, health and safety, equal opportunities and SEN/Inclusion
• Experience of working as a key worker for a group of children and their families
• Ability to observe, assess and report on children's behaviour

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• Supportive work environment with a friendly team
• Company Pension scheme

Duties

• To provide safe, high-quality education and care for children attending the nursery.
• To fulfil legal and statutory requirements and to supervise staff on a day-to-day basis.
• To contribute to and implement Nursery policies.
• Effective team leadership - ability to lead a team, manage effectively and efficiently, upholding positive working relationships and be an effective mentor.
• To manage the provision of the nursery ensuring that children, parents and the staff team work together to provide high quality childcare.
• To be responsible for the management of day-to-day financial operations within the nursery, by meeting financial targets and managing the occupancy ensuring maximum capacity.
• To agree and set nursery goals and monitor the achievement of progress against targets.
• To monitor and assess the quality of provision ensuring that policies and procedures, best practice and standards are maintained.
• Create a safe and nurturing environment for children to learn and grow.
• Collaborate with parents and other staff members to support children's individual needs.

If you are passionate about working with children and making a positive impact on their lives, we would love to hear from you.

About Little Dukes

Little Dukes is the early years arm of the Dukes Education Group, with independent nurseries in London, Richmond upon Thames, Brighton & Hove and Worthing.

Our goal is to give children the foundations for an extraordinary life, through education.

Little Dukes

is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Candidates will be expected to follow our Safer Recruitment processes which includes completion of an application form, undergoing an interview process, and the Company obtaining suitable references and an Enhanced DBS check.

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