Deputy Nursery Manager

Willing Care Recruitment Limited; Hitchin; Vor Ort; GBP 22.000 - 28.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Discounted childcare

Birthday day off

Pension scheme

Training and development opportunities

Annual leave increasing with service

Zusammenfassung

Willing Care Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Deputy Nursery Manager for a welcoming Early Years setting in the UK. You will work closely with the Nursery Manager to lead a dedicated team and uphold high standards of care and education in line with EYFS, ensuring safeguarding and staff development.

The role offers opportunities for professional growth, a supportive team, and a collaborative environment focused on children's wellbeing and development.

Qualifikationen

• Full Level 3 Early Years qualification or above.
• Deputy Nursery Manager experience essential.
• Strong knowledge of EYFS, Ofsted requirements and safeguarding.
• Experience leading an Early Years team and daily operations.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Aufgaben

• Support the Nursery Manager with day-to-day running of the setting.
• Lead, motivate and develop the Early Years team.
• Maintain high standards of care and education in line with the EYFS.
• Oversee nursery operations in the Manager's absence.
• Ensure safeguarding, health and safety and regulatory requirements are met.
• Support staff supervision, recruitment and development.
• Build positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues.
• Assist with Ofsted preparation and continuous improvement.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

People management

Staff development

Ausbildung

Level 3 Early Years qualification or above

Jobbeschreibung

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Deputy Nursery Manager to join a welcoming Early Years setting that places children\'s individual interests, development and wellbeing at the heart of everything it does.

The nursery follows a child-led approach, with thoughtfully designed, age-specific rooms and engaging resources that support children through each stage of their development. Outside, children can enjoy spacious garden areas, a mud kitchen and a vegetable patch, offering plenty of opportunities for exploration and hands-on learning.

Working closely with the Nursery Manager, you\'ll help lead a dedicated team, maintain high standards of care and education, and create a positive environment where children and staff can thrive.

What's On Offer

• Discounted childcare
• Day off for your birthday
• Company pension scheme
• Training and development opportunities
• Annual leave increasing with service

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Nursery Manager with the day-to-day running of the setting
• Lead, motivate and develop the Early Years team
• Maintain high standards of care and education in line with the EYFS
• Oversee nursery operations in the Manager\'s absence
• Ensure safeguarding, health and safety and regulatory requirements are met
• Support staff supervision, recruitment and development
• Build positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues
• Assist with Ofsted preparation and continuous improvement

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements, including an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and verification of the right to work in the UK, in line with safeguarding responsibilities.

What We\'re Looking For

• A full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification or above – essential
• Previous experience as a Deputy Nursery Manager – essential
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS, Ofsted requirements and safeguarding
• Proven ability to lead, motivate and support an Early Years team
• Experience supporting daily nursery operations, staffing and performance
• A passion for child-led learning and high-quality Early Years education
• Strong communication, organisational and leadership skills