Deputy Nursery Manager

Zero2Five Early Years Recruitment; Colchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A quality nursery near Colchester is seeking a passionate Deputy Nursery Manager to join their friendly team. The role involves supporting the manager, ensuring quality learning experiences while promoting the nursery in the community. Applicants should have a relevant Level 3 qualification and significant experience. Benefits include competitive salary, childcare discounts, and opportunities for training and career progression. This is a unique chance to impact children's learning positively.

Benefits

Very competitive salary

Childcare discount for staff up to 100%

Bupa Employee Assistance

Extra day off for continued employment

Excellent holiday entitlement

Free DBS check and uniform

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-year deputy manager experience.
• Minimum of 2 years Room Leader experience.
• DBS enhanced disclosure.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the manager for management responsibilities.
• Make sensitive decisions balancing business reputation and needs.
• Promote business and engage with the local community.
• Adhere to policies and meet legislative requirements.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with safeguarding policies.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Decision-making

Education

Full and relevant level 3 Qualification or equivalent

Job description

Deputy Nursery Manager

Zero2Five are proud to be working on behalf of a quality Nursery based near Colchester, Essex. They are looking to recruit a passionate and experienced Nursery Deputy Manager to join their lovely and friendly team in helping shape the learning experiences for the children at the nursery.

Essentials

• A full and relevant level 3 Qualification or equivalent
• Minimum of 1-year deputy manager experience
• Minimum of 2 years Room Leader experience
• DBS enhanced disclosure
• Excellent communication and organizational skills

Key Responsibilities

• Working closely with the manager to deliver everyday management responsibilities and, at times, it may be required to provide room cover if the need arise
• Confidence to make decisions considering the reputation and financial aspects of the business whilst balancing a high degree of sensitivity to the needs of children and families.
• Promote a successful and profitable business, engaging with the local community and marketing the nursery to reach maximum capacity whilst providing excellent customer care
• Adhere to the nursery policies and procedures and ensure we consistently meet the legislative requirements to deliver the highest possible service
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to all safeguarding policies

Benefits

• Very competitive Salary
• Childcare discount for staff up to 100%.
• Bupa Employee Assistance
• After 2 years of continuous employment, you will gain an extra day off per year up to a maximum of 5 days.
• A unique Early Learning and Development program for our children
• Less paperwork is involved, meaning that you can spend more time with the children
• Use of tablets that are linked to our bespoke 'Parent App', giving instant messages to and from parents about their child's day and development
• State-of-the-art technology, including a biometric entry system, an interactive screen for our Preschool children as well as our Parent App and tablets
• Excellent rates of pay (based on experience and qualification)
• Great holiday entitlement
• Future training and career progression
• You will be provided with a free DBS check and uniform if offered the job

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