Deputy Manager

Grandir UK; Diseworth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in Diseworth is looking for a Deputy Manager with a Level 3 qualification in Early Years. This role involves assisting the Nursery Manager with daily operations, ensuring children have stimulating experiences, and supporting staff development. The position offers 40-hour work weeks across flexible schedules and various benefits, including generous leave, training opportunities, and access to an employee benefits portal. Join a certified 'Great Place To Work'.

Benefits

Cash bonus for referrals

Discount on childcare

31 days annual leave including bank holidays

'Wellbeing Day'

Access to employee benefits portal

24/7 remote GP appointments

Cashback on medical procedures

'Thank you' recognition in May

'Great Place To Work' certification

Qualifications

• Level 3 or above in Early Years.
• Experience in a management role within a nursery setting is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day management of the nursery.
• Ensure children receive stimulating experiences.
• Support and train staff.
• Maintain communication with staff, parents, and children.

Education

Early Years Level 3 or above

Job description

Our Park Gate Nursery, part of Grandir UK, is currently looking for a Deputy Manager, with Level 3 or above in Early Years to join our team. You'll be working hard to care for, support, share a story or two, and have fun to meet the needs of our children.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist the Nursery Manager with the effective day-to-day management of the nursery.
• Ensure that all children attending the nursery receive rich and stimulating experiences appropriate to their age and stage of development.
• Develop open and positive working relationships with staff.
• Support, supervise, train, and appraise all staff to ensure delivery of high-quality childcare practice.
• Support the Nursery Manager to identify training needs;
• Develop training plans and evaluate training undertaken by staff.
• Assist the Nursery Manager in delivering agreed occupancy targets.
• Maintain effective methods of communication with children, staff, parents, and carers.
• Assist the Nursery Manager in ensuring that all complaints and concerns are actively resolved in a timely manner and that these are reported to the Regional Manager.

Work Hours

• 40 hours across 5 days
• 40 hours across 4 days

Benefits

• Recommend friends and family to work for us and be rewarded with a cash bonus.
• Generous discount on childcare.
• Total 31 days annual leave inc bank hol (FTE) - Includes an extra 3 days annual leave over the Christmas period.
• 'Wellbeing Day' - an extra day off just for you.
• Access to an employee benefits portal, which includes discounts at 100's of online high street stores, turning points into cash.
• 24/7 remote GP appointments.
• Claim cash back on medical procedures such as dental care and physiotherapy.
• 'May I say thank you' for the month of May to appreciate the hard work and dedication of staff teams.
• Working for a business that has received 'Great Place To Work' certification, putting people at the core of what we do.