Deputy Manager

MP Training and Recruitment; Frimley Green; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% childcare discount for first child

Enhanced parental leave

Bonus up to £1,500 linked to Ofsted

25 days annual leave + bank holidays +

Christmas closure

Job summary

Bright Horizons Frimley Green Day Nursery is seeking a Deputy Manager to lead a dedicated team and ensure high standards of care and education. You will act as Designated Safeguarding Lead, overseeing safeguarding and day-to-day operations while driving staff development and partnership working with families.

The position requires Level 3+ Early Years qualifications and proven leadership experience within an Early Years setting.

Qualifications

• Level 3 or above Early Years qualification
• Experience in an Early Years leadership role (Deputy Manager/Assistant Manager/Third in Charge)
• Experience with regulatory inspections and achieving a Good/Outstanding outcome
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and child protection understanding

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team to deliver high-quality care and education
• Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead and oversee safeguarding policies
• Support succession planning, staff training, and professional development plans
• Manage partnerships with parents, Local Authority, and other professionals and contribute to nursery budgets and occupancy growth

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Frimley Green Day Nursery and Pre SchoolSalary – £32,500 to £40,000 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience)Location – Frimley GreenAre you looking to work for an organisation whose culture is driven by our HEART principles – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork? Where you can be yourself, feel supported, and help to make a difference to the next generation? Somewhere you can say: “I did that.”We’re looking for an Deputy Manager to join our Frimley Green Day Nursery.We have a well established long standing leadership team who are passionate about supporting their teams wellbeing and careers. We boast our own veg garden and visit the local care home regularly.Our BenefitsChildcare discount of 75% for first child*Enhanced parental leaveCompetitive bonus of up to £1,500, awarded in line with Ofsted inspection outcomes25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure. Ability to also purchase additional leave*PensionFinancial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual GP appointments, early access to wages, and moreProfessional development programme access for every stage of your career, including access to a careers coach*Subject to T&CsThe RoleAs a Deputy Manager, you will lead, mentor, support, and inspire a team to deliver exception care and education. You will act as Designated Safeguarding Lead, overseeing day to day running of the nursery and management of safeguarding and child protection policies. You will contribute to succession planning, training, and supporting team professional development plans, maintain strong partnerships with colleagues, parents, and other professionals (such as the Local Authority), and support the commercial success of the nursery through retention, occupancy growth, and maintaining budgets.What we’re looking forFull and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualificationExperience within an Early Years leadership role (ideally as a Deputy Manager, Assistant Manager, Third in Charge or similar)Experience of participating with a regulatory inspection, leading to a ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’ outcomeConfident decision maker, with previous experience providing support and leadership to othersStrong knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding, Child Protection, and the wider legislative requirements for working with childrenAbility to develop trust and strong working partnerships with both colleagues and parents/ carersAbility to use a variety of communication techniques with both children and adultsBright Horizons is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, which will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants.Proud to be a Great Place to Work for 20 years. Apply today!INDNMPBright Horizons is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, which will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants.Proud to be a Great Place to Work for 20 years. Apply today!We look forward to receiving your application!