Deputy Nursery Manager

Hove Village Day Nursery; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A childcare provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a full-time Deputy Manager to join their team. The successful candidate will hold a Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification and have at least 2 years' experience in an early years setting. Responsibilities include supporting nursery management, ensuring compliance with policies, and maintaining high-quality care and learning experiences for children aged 0 to 5. This role offers a competitive salary and numerous benefits, including professional development opportunities and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Company pension scheme

Free staff lunch

Cycle to work scheme

Health and wellbeing programme

Employee discount

Company events

Sick pay

Additional holiday for length of service

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification.
• At least 2 years' post-qualifying experience.
• Working knowledge of Ofsted requirements and EYFS.

Responsibilities

• Support the Nursery Management in delivering high-quality care.
• Maintain accurate records and administration.
• Create a nurturing environment for children.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Patience

Empathy

Knowledge of EYFS curriculum

Knowledge of safeguarding procedures

Education

Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification

Job description

We are looking for a full time Qualified Early Years Educator to join our Hove Village Bloomsbury Street team as the Deputy Manager.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification (or other full and relevant Early Years qualification)
• At least 2 years' post qualifying experience, including elements of staff development, management and operations in an early years setting
• Working knowledge of the EYFS curriculum and its implementation, and Ofsted requirements
• Working knowledge of relevant child safety, safeguarding, and health and safety procedures
• Excellent communication skills to both internal and external audiences
• Patience, empathy, and a genuine love for working with children

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• Supportive work environment with a friendly team
• Company Pension scheme
• Free staff lunch
• Cycle to work scheme
• Health and wellbeing programme
• Employee discount
• Company events
• Sick pay
• Additional holiday for length of service

Key Areas and Responsibilities

• To support the Nursery Management in providing high quality care and learning experiences
• To support the Nursery Management in all aspects of the daytoday business and administrative practices, e.g., Maintaining records on the children and their families, keeping accurate and up to date personnel records, ordering equipment, maintaining inventory etc.
• Provide highquality care and education to children aged 05
• Create a safe and nurturing environment for children to learn and grow
• To support the team to provide an enabling environment in which all individual children can play, learn and develop
• To continually research and reflect on practices in the industry to ensure that outstanding practice is always implemented
• Ensure that all correct policies, procedures and practices are adhered to
• Understand the safeguarding and child protection policies and procedures for the setting and local authority procedures
• To deliver staff personal development reviews and supervision when required
• Support the selection and recruitment of balanced staff team, using safe recruitment policies and procedures
• Observe and assess children's development, identifying any areas of concern
• Collaborate with parents and other staff members to support children's individual needs
• Maintain accurate records of children's progress and development
• Ensure the nursery is clean, organized, and wellmaintained at all times
• Follow health and safety guidelines to ensure the wellbeing of all children

If you are passionate about working with children and making a positive impact on their lives, we would love to hear from you.

About Hove Village Day Nursery Ltd.

Hove Village provides a warm, stimulating environment for children in which they feel secure, nurtured, and settled. We have our own amazing creative classes including yoga, music, dance, art, languages, and sports, all with a special Hove Village flair. The sky is the limit in terms of your future prospects, and we have an excellent inhouse training programme. We are ready to welcome and support you now, so that you really enjoy each and every day here - we believe Hove Village is a very special place to work.

Little Dukes

Little Dukes is part of the Dukes Education family - a group of independent nurseries, schools and colleges located throughout Europe. We are united in our common goal to provide exceptional educational opportunities to children of all ages. Our Vision is to offer the best pedagogical approaches, such as Montessori and Forest School, but with the flexibility for our members of staff to shine, grow and develop along with the children and families they support.

Dukes Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and is subject to a successful Enhanced Disclosure, Barring Service (DBS) check and two professional references.