Deputy Manager

Little Giggles Private Day Nursery; Cheadle; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A childcare provider in Cheadle is seeking a Deputy Manager to create a nurturing environment and manage daily operations. The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 qualification in Childcare, exceptional organisational skills, and at least two years' experience in a supervisory role. Join us at our nursery to support and develop our team while ensuring compliance with childcare standards.

Qualifications

• 2 years' work experience with children in a Deputy Management role is required.
• Supervisory experience is essential.
• A full and clear background check by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe and stimulating environment to promote learning.
• Manage a budget and comply with health and safety regulations.
• Work with nursery owner/area manager to meet OFSTED standards.

Skills

Organisational skills

Ability to motivate and support staff

Financial management skills

Marketing skills

Education

Full and relevant Level 3 Qualification in Childcare

Job description

Overview

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.

Business Responsibilities

• 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
• Working with the nursery owner/area manager to ensure the nursery meets OFSTED and early years foundation stage standards

Are You?

Enthusiastic, passionate, hardworking?

Do you have exceptional organisation and management skills? If so Little Giggles needs YOU!

Entry Requirements

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
• Ability to motivate and support staff
• Financial management skills
• Marketing skills – Provide day care for babies and young children from birth to 5 years and lead an afterschool/holiday club. Level three in childcare as a minimum