Deputy Nursery Head - Lead, Inspire and Develop Early Years

Hollybank Trustees Ltd

Greater London

On-site

GBP 28,000 - 42,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

Little Dukes is recruiting for a Deputy Nursery Manager/Senior Nursery Practitioner with management experience to lead a dedicated team. The role requires an Level 3 Early Years qualification, strong EYFS knowledge and a commitment to safeguarding.

You will oversee safe, high-quality care, supervise staff, implement nursery policies and drive strategic goals while ensuring occupancy and financial targets are met. London-based nurseries offer a supportive environment and professional development.

Qualifications

Full and Relevant Level 3 Qualification in Early Years Education.
Minimum 1 years’ Team Leadership/Management experience.
Minimum 3 years’ Nursery experience.
Excellent working knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage and current Ofsted statutory guidance.
Knowledge and proven practical experience of implementing good quality learning opportunities.
Knowledge of and commitment to: child protection, health and safety, equal opportunities and SEN/Inclusion.
Experience of working as a key worker for a group of children and their families.
Ability to observe, assess and report on children's behaviour.

Responsibilities

To provide safe, high-quality education and care for children attending the nursery.
To fulfil legal and statutory requirements and to supervise staff on a day-to-day basis.
To contribute to and implement Nursery policies.
Effective team leadership - ability to lead a team, manage effectively and efficiently, upholding positive working relationships and be an effective mentor.
To manage the provision of the nursery ensuring that children, parents and the staff team work together to provide high quality childcare.
To be responsible for the management of day-to-day financial operations within the nursery, by meeting financial targets and managing the occupancy ensuring maximum capacity.
To agree and set nursery goals and monitor the achievement of progress against targets.
To monitor and assess the quality of provision ensuring that policies and procedures, best practice and standards are maintained.
Create a safe and nurturing environment for children to learn and grow.
Collaborate with parents and other staff members to support children's individual needs.