Deputy Nursery Manager

KiddyKare; City Of London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A privately owned nursery in Pinner is looking for an experienced Deputy Manager to lead a team and manage daily operations. Candidates should have at least three years in childcare settings, with two years in leadership roles and deep knowledge of the EYFS framework. This position offers a salary of up to £38,000 and 28 days holiday, plus additional benefits like staff childcare discount and bonus.

Benefits

28 days holiday including bank holidays

Extra day's holiday for every year of service

Birthday holiday

Employee of the month rewards

Christmas Bonus

Three paid staff inset days

In house training opportunities

Team building activities

Staff childcare discount

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years' experience in a childcare setting.
• At least two years in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Sound knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).

Responsibilities

• Lead a team and encourage daily practices.
• Manage the nursery in the absence of the manager.
• Ensure child to adult ratios are maintained.
• Set up a stimulating environment for children.
• Mentor and train Room Leaders.
• Create children's health care plans.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Childcare Legislation Knowledge

EYFS Framework Knowledge

Education

Level 3 in Early Years Education

Level 5 in Leadership and Management in Early Years

Job description

Overview

KiddyKare are looking for an experienced deputy manager for a lovely privately owned nursery located in Pinner. The nursery is set with beautiful views and lots of outdoor space.

Working 40 hours per week between the hours of 7:30 and 6pm with a salary of up to £38,000.

What we offer

• 28 days holiday per year including 5 days at Easter, 5 days at Christmas, bank holidays and the remaining to take in your own time


• One extra day's holiday per year increasing with each year of service


• Additional days holiday for your birthday! If your birthday falls on a weekend, a day around the weekend will be given.


• Employee of the month rewards


• Christmas Bonus


• Three paid staff inset days per year


• In house training and opportunities to complete further courses and qualifications.


• Complimentary team building activities and staff events


• Staff childcare discount

Responsibilities

• Leading a team, encouraging and raising practice daily.


• Managing and overseeing the daily running of the nursery in the absence of the manager.


• Staff delegation and deployment to ensure all rooms are working within the adult to child ratios.


• Oversee display boards and the setting up of a stimulating, warm environment prepared for the children including the garden in accordance with the 7 areas of learning.


• Mentoring and training Room Leaders.


• Creating children\'s health care plans.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential:

• Level 3 or above in Early Years Education or equivalent qualification.


• Minimum of three years\' experience working in a childcare setting, with at least two in a supervisory or leadership role.


• Sound knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework and relevant childcare legislation.

Desirable:

• Level 5 or above in Leadership and Management in Early Years.


• Experience in Ofsted inspections and achieving Good or Outstanding ratings.


• First Aid and Safeguarding training