Deputy Nursery Manager

Fennies Day Nurseries; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable childcare provider in Maidenhead is seeking a Deputy Nursery Manager to oversee day-to-day operations and ensure high standards of care. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and a deep understanding of early childhood development. This role offers competitive pay, career development opportunities, and a supportive community environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Childcare discounts up to 60%

Quarterly performance bonuses

Access to well-being benefits

Structured onboarding experience

Qualifications

• Excellent knowledge of Birth to 5 Matters and EYFS.
• Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification.
• Minimum grade 4 or grade C in Maths and English GCSE.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and health & safety policies.
• Experience in preparing for Ofsted visits.

Responsibilities

• Lead the nursery with integrity ensuring high standards of care.
• Promote collaboration within families and colleagues.
• Recognize and support individuality within the nursery.
• Drive continuous improvement and align with company values.

Skills

Knowledge of Early Years Foundation Stage

Understanding of birth to 5 matters

Leadership skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

Level 3 or above Early Years qualification

Minimum grade 4 or grade C in Maths and English GCSE

Job description

Job Title : Deputy Nursery Manager

Location : 17 College Ave Maidenhead SL6 6AR

Salary : Up to 40000 with the potential to earn a further 3000 in bonuses

Hours : 41.25 hours

Reports to : Nursery Manager

What Youll Be Doing

• Be All In: You bring deepcommitmentto leading the nursery with integrity ensuring high standards of care safeguarding and operational excellence across every area of practice.
• Come Together: You championcollaboration building strong relationships with families colleagues and the wider community and building a culture of trust transparency and shared purpose.
• Be Yourself: You lead with confidentself-awareness recognising your influence supporting others with empathy and creating an environment where individuality is respected and nurtured.
• Go Further: You demonstrate strategicambitionby driving continuous improvement leading performance and aligning the nursery with Fennies mission values and long-term vision.

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Pay & Perks : Salaries that match or outshine our competitors a comprehensive pension scheme and exclusive staff childcare discounts of up to 60% when you enrol your children at Fennies.

Leadership Community : Join the place where you belong; regular manager meetings to discuss innovate and socialise with tailored learning and development sessions mentoring and coaching to help you grow as a leader.

Career Development : Targeted development plans approachable managers and bespoke guidance from our educational experts and specialists to support your professional journey.

Personalised Induction : A structured onboarding experience including 1 : 1 Clifton Strengths coaching to help you identify and build on your unique strengths as a manager.

Well-being Support : Access to well-being benefits including our BUPA support team team incentives and up to 33 days of annual leave to help you recharge and thrive.

Celebration & Connection : Enjoy events that bring us together; summer BBQs in the sunshine and a Christmas party to remember!

Performance Recognition : 750 quarterly performance bonuses to reward your commitment and impact.

Daily Dining : The Fennies Café offers a great range of choices to replace your daily lunchbox completely free.

Fennies Club : Celebrate your length of service with thoughtful recognition including gift cards and commemorative plaques as part of our commitment to honour your dedication.

What You Bring

• Excellent knowledge of Birth to 5 Matters typical child development stages and sound understanding of the EYFS
• Full and relevant L3 or above Early Years qualification
• Have a minimum grade 4 or grade C in Maths and English GCSE (or equivalent)
• The correct implementation audits and requirements for the key person safeguarding health & safety and confidentiality systems are met
• How to safely administer medication First Aid and critical care policies
• The preparations and responsibilities before for Ofsted visits
• How to derive the solution for resolving issues and complaints as per Fennies policies and procedures
• How to achieve the KPIs in your setting and ensure they are in line with Fennies mission statement

Diversity & Inclusion

At Fennies we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued. A diverse workforce brings a wealth of perspectives driving innovation and excellence. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Fennies Nurseries is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced criminal record check and proof of identity will be line with Safer Recruitment and Keeping Everyone Safe we also carry out online searches for all shortlisted candidates including Google and Social Media checks. Any relevant information found may be discussed during the interview process.

Employment Type : Full Time