Deputy Manager

Storal; Essex; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A childcare group in Essex is seeking a Deputy Nursery Manager to lead their team and ensure the highest standards of early years education. Responsibilities include managing staffing ratios, developing skilled educators, and creating a safe learning environment. The ideal candidate will possess a Level 3 Early Years Education qualification and have experience in a managerial role. Competitive salary and benefits available.

Benefits

Annual wellness day off

Company sick pay

50% childcare discount

Access to retail discounts

Holidays increasing with service

Performance related bonuses

Dedicated learning and development support

Confidential counselling support

Qualifications

• Must have experience in nursery administration.
• Need to reflect Storal values in work.
• Experience in providing staff training and support required.

Responsibilities

• Encourage a love of learning through high quality teaching.
• Ensure children are kept safe with rich experiences.
• Lead and inspire the educator team.

Skills

Experience in a managerial role

Understanding EYFS framework

Reflecting Storal values around responsibility

Education

Early Years Education qualification to at least Level 3

Job description

Deputy Nursery Manager

• The Learning Tree Nursery School by Storal
• Romford, Havering, RM1 2QP
• Deputy Nursery Manager
• Full Time, 40 Hours per week, Monday to Friday

A purpose-built, design-led nursery school full of wonder and imagination in Romford

We are looking for passionate and ambitious Deputy Nursery Manager who will work as part of the nursery management team to ensure the setting has the right staff, culture, policies and resources to deliver the highest standards of childcare and early years education expected by parents, Ofsted and in accordance with Storal’s values.

This nursery is part of Storal, a group of nurseries across England. It is our vision at Storal to be the nursery group that every family and educator wants to be part of. Our values are built around creating this environment for teams and children. We believe in high standards, praising each other, pulling together as a team whilst actively helping others to grow and that’s only the beginning of the story. We do what we say we do and if you align with this approach, then a Storal nursery is the place for you.

About the job

• Encourage a love of learning through high quality teaching under the EYFS framework
• Ensure all children are kept safe and have rich stimulating experiences
• Lead, motivate and inspire the educator team and instill Storal Values
• Ensure consistent high quality teaching across the nursery
• Manage staffing ratios effectively managing the weekly staff rota
• Attracts, hires and develops skilled educators and promote Storal values
• Deputise for the Nursery Manager during absence

About you

• Early Years Education qualification to at least Level 3 or equivalent
• Experience in a managerial role including nursery administration
• Understanding EYFS framework
• Reflecting the Storal values around responsibility, openness and working together and experienced in providing staff training and support

What we can offer you

Salary : From £28,350 up to £33,155.20 per annum based on experience and qualifications

• Annual wellness day off
• Company sick pay
• 50% childcare discount
• Access to retail and other discounts through Perkbox
• Holidays increasing to 22 days after 2 years service and 25 days after 5 years service
• Performance related bonuses
• Dedicated learning and development support
• Access to one-to-one confidential counselling sessions through our Employee Assistance Programme

Storal is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All employees will be subject to background checks, enhanced DBS checks and reference checks.