Deputy Manager Puddleducks

Belfast Central Mission; Belfast; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Westfield Health Level 1 - Cash back

Westfield Health Rewards

Learning & Development opportunities

Long service annual leave increments

Paid Access NI

Uniform Provided

Job summary

Belfast Central Mission seeks a Deputy Manager for Puddleducks Day Nursery in Belfast. The role supports the Manager in daily operations, staff supervision, and administering a stimulating program aligned with the High/Scope approach to maximise learning opportunities for children.

The post is permanent, 16 hours per week over two days. Applicants should hold Level 5 CCLD, have at least 2 years on-site management experience in a nursery, and have the right to work in the UK; benefits include

Qualifications

• Level 5 CCLD Qualification required.
• Minimum 2 years’ management experience in a day nursery setting.
• Minimum 2 years Early Years practice in a nursery with ages 0-5.
• Ability to monitor, retain, manage and motivate a staff team.
• Excellent knowledge of Registration and Inspection criteria.
• Right to Work in the UK.
• Ability to work flexibly to meet business needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Manager in day-to-day running of the Nursery.
• Manage staff and the building, and handle administration.
• Organise and implement a stimulating, age-appropriate activities program.
• Ensure alignment with the High/Scope approach.

Skills

Staff management

Staff motivation

Regulatory knowledge

Flexible working

Education

Level 5 CCLD Qualification

Job description

Deputy Manager - Puddleducks Day Nursery

Location: Puddleducks, Grosvenor House, 12 Glengall Street, Belfast, BT12 5AD
Salary: £16.07 per hour, Scale point 26
Contract Type: Permanent
Working hours: 16 hours per week - 2 days

Please note that we currently don't offer sponsorship for this role.

Puddleducks are committed to enthusiastically delivering high quality care and education in a safe and stimulating environment to maximise the potential of each individual child placed under our wing. Puddleducks is a purpose-built day nursery which offers bespoke, exciting, and carefree environments to allow children to flourish and thrive.

Located in the heart of the city, with bespoke, age-appropriate playrooms as well as a unique 19 x 12 metre indoor play area. At Puddleducks we really appreciate the benefits of outdoor play; our carefully designed multi-surface outdoor play area will allow children to enjoy the fresh air and enrich their learning opportunities in a safe, secure, and exciting way.

Your new role

The role of the Deputy Manager is to assist the Manager in the day-to-day running of the Nursery, including general administration duties, managing the staff and the building, and organizing/implementing a stimulating and varied program of age appropriate activities for the children in the nursery in line with the High/Scope approach.

What we need from you

• Level 5 CCLD Qualification
• At least 2 years’ experience in the management and support of staff and trainees in a day nursery setting
• At least 2 years Early Years practice in a day nursery setting with children aged 0-5 years including additional needs care
• Ability to monitor, retain, manage and motivate a staff team
• Excellent Knowledge of Registration and Inspection criteria.
• The Right to Work in the UK
• Ability to work flexibly to meet business needs

What we can offer you

• Westfield Health Level 1 - Cash back plan and additional benefit of unlimited MRI and CT scans and 1 PET scan within a 12 month period
• Westfield Health Rewards
• Learning & Development opportunities
• Long service annual leave increments and scheme
• Paid Access NI
• Uniform Provided

Please see attached job description and specification for further details.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.