Deputy Manager

Little Giggles Private Day Nursery; Brighton; On-site; GBP 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A childcare facility in Brighton is seeking an experienced Deputy Nursery Manager to manage day care for young children and lead a nursery team. The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 qualification in Childcare, supervisory experience, and strong organisational skills. This full-time position offers a salary of £33,783 per annum.

Qualifications

• Level three in childcare as a minimum.
• Supervisory experience is essential.
• Full and clear background check by the DBS.

Responsibilities

• Provide day care for babies and young children from birth to 5 years.
• Create a safe and stimulating learning environment.
• Ensure nursery meets OFSTED standards.

Skills

Organisational skills

Ability to motivate and support staff

Financial management skills

Marketing skills

Education

Level 3 Qualification in Childcare

2 years’ work experience with children in a Deputy Management role

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an Experienced Deputy Nursery Manager to help manage our amazing Ince setting!

Salary £33,783 per annum £14.85 per hour

Full Time Position

All Year Round

Deputy Manager Position and Room Leader

Responsibilities

• Provide day care for babies and young children from birth to 5 years. Also lead an afterschool/holiday club
• Create a safe and stimulating environment to promote learning
• Update parents and carers on children's progress
• Work with colleagues to meet children’s needs
• Check equipment is in good condition
• Work with the nursery owner/area manager to ensure the nursery meets OFSTED and early years foundation stage standards
• Recruiting staff
• Supporting and developing the nursery team
• Managing a budget
• Arranging marketing materials
• Maintaining records and creating management reports
• Complying with environmental, health and safety and fire regulations
• Keeping up to date with developments in early years care
• Building relationships with relevant agencies, schools and childcare professionals
• Attending training sessions both in and out of work time

Qualifications and Skills

• Level three in childcare as a minimum
• A full and relevant Level 3 Qualification in Childcare and 2 years’ Work Experience with Children within a Deputy Management Role. Supervisory experience is essential!
• Desirable early years professional status (EYPS) or its replacement, early years teacher status (EYTS)
• Full and clear background check by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
• Skills required: organisational skills, the ability to motivate and support staff, financial management skills, Marketing skills