Deputy Nursery Manager

The Midcounties Co-operative; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading Early Years provider as a Deputy Nursery Manager with The Midcounties Co-operative. In this role, you'll support team leadership and guide the development of children in a nurturing environment. Offering career growth, learning opportunities, and substantial discounts, this position is ideal for passionate professionals ready to make a difference.

Benefits

Career Growth

Learning and Development support

Discounts on food shopping and holidays

60% off childcare fees

Wellness resources and tools

Up to 3 days for volunteering

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ Early Years experience.
• Passionate about Early Years and working with children.
• Inspiring and solution-focused.

Responsibilities

• Support leadership and development of the team.
• Ensure nursery's vision of outstanding development and education.
• Provide guidance, direction, and leadership.

Skills

Listening

Communication

Customer Service

Problem Solving

Education

Level 3 qualification in Early Years

Level 4 or above (preferred)

Job description

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About the role:

We’re looking for a superstar with a little extra twinkle to join our Little Pioneers family as Deputy Nursery Manager. As a key part of the management team, you will be responsible for supporting the leadership and development of the team, providing direction, guidance, leadership, and expertise, demonstrating a passion and enthusiasm for success in order to realize the Nursery's vision of being the leading early years provider.

We are looking for a qualified professional to help us deliver our vision of being the leading Early Years provider. Your Co-op Little Pioneers is run with a different ethos to other nurseries. Our child-centric approach puts a premium on fun, which ultimately is intended to nurture a kinder and more considerate generation. Your core skills in the education and development of your key children will help us on our mission to ensure our colleagues, families, and children all rate us as outstanding.

Disclaimer - No two children are the same. Neither will your days be.

Who are we looking for?

• Inspiring and passionate about Early Years and working with children
• Hold a minimum level 3 qualification in Early Years, preferably level 4 or above
• Have a minimum of 2 years’ Early Years’ experience
• Excellent listening, communication, and customer service skills
• Be solution-focused and a problem solver

What can we offer you?

Our roles come with a fantastic set of benefits which really make a difference for you:

• Career Growth – Progression opportunities within the nursery as well as opportunities society-wide. Little Pioneers’ unique values mean anyone can develop into various roles including a nursery manager or further – all you need are dreams and aspirations.
• Learning and Development – We give you the support you need to develop your knowledge, skills, and behaviors through one-to-one supervisions, personal development plans, and access to learning resources and activities, as well as joining one of our award-winning LEAP Apprenticeship programmes.
• Discounts and perks – receive up to 20% off food shopping, £500 off holidays, and a phenomenal 60% off your childcare fees, which could add up to a £7000 saving a year!
• Wellbeing – We are committed to supporting your wellbeing and have a variety of wellness resources and tools available to you, such as our financial and mental wellbeing apps.
• Doing Good Together – Not only this, but we also give you up to 3 days to volunteer within working hours!

Our child-centric approach puts a premium on fun, which ultimately is intended to nurture a kinder and more considerate generation. Your core skills in the education and development of your key children will help us on our mission to ensure our colleagues, families, and children all rate us as outstanding.