Deputy Manager

Bright Horizons Early Education & Preschool; Swanscombe; On-site; GBP 32,988 - 43,014; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount of 75% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension

Financial and wellbeing benefits

Professional development programme

Job summary

A leading nursery provider in Swanscombe is seeking a Deputy Manager to lead their team and ensure exceptional care for children. You will oversee daily operations, act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead, and contribute to professional development. Candidates should have a Level 3 qualification in Early Years and experience in leadership roles within childcare. The role offers competitive salary and various benefits, including childcare discounts and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in an Early Years leadership role.
• Participated in regulatory inspections with positive outcomes.
• Strong understanding of child protection policies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team to deliver exceptional care and education.
• Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead.
• Manage day-to-day operations of the nursery.

Skills

Early Years qualification

Leadership experience

Decision making

Knowledge of Safeguarding

Communication skills

Education

Full and relevant Level 3 qualification

Job description

Nursery – Bright Horizons Swanscombe Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary – £32,988 - £43,014 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience)

Location – Swanscombe, Kent

Are 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 a Deputy Manager to join our 174 place Swanscombe nursery. This is a large setting with 10 rooms taking up 174 children, as over 55 staff members. The setting is to local transport links including Swanscombe train station and Ebbsfleet international.

Our Benefits

• £32,988 - £43,014 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience)
• Childcare discount of 75% for first child
• Enhanced parental leave
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure. Ability to also purchase additional leave*
• Pension
• Financial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual GP appointments, early access to wages, and more
• Professional development programme access for every stage of your career, including access to a careers coach
• Shift options: 40 hours over 4 or 5 days
• Subject to T&Cs

The Role

As a Deputy Manager, you will lead, mentor, support, and inspire a team to deliver exceptional 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 For

• Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification
• Experience 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’ outcome
• Confident decision maker, with previous experience providing support and leadership to others
• Strong knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding, Child Protection, and the wider legislative requirements for working with children
• Ability to develop trust and strong working partnerships with both colleagues and parents/ carers
• Ability to use a variety of communication techniques with both children and adults

Bright 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. Please note, due to our sector all roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS.

If you want to make a difference, with a company who has been voted Great Place to Work every year since 2006, apply today!

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We look forward to receiving your application!

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