Deputy Nursery Manager

Warwick Schools Foundation; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Joining/Retention award up to £1,500

Starting bonus £500

12-month bonus £500

24-month bonus £500

Job summary

Kingsley Explorers Nursery is seeking a Deputy Nursery Manager to help establish a brand-new nursery at The Kingsley School in Leamington Spa. You will support the Nursery Manager to deliver outstanding education and care from day one.

The role requires a warm leadership style, at least two years in a senior nursery position, excellent organisation, and a solid EYFS/Ofsted understanding. Salary up to £38,000 plus a recruitment & retention award up to £1,500 and phased bonuses.

Qualifications

• Leadership style that is warm, visible and values-led.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in a senior practitioner or room leader role within a Nursery setting.
• Highly organised, solutions-focused and resilient.
• Strong understanding of the EYFS and Ofsted requirements.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Organisation

EYFS knowledge

Ofsted awareness

Job description

We are seeking to appoint a Deputy Nursery Manager. This pivotal role helps sets the culture, ethos and high expectations for a brand-new setting and supports leading the team with the Nursery Manager to deliver outstanding education and care.

Salary: Up to £38,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

Plus: Join, Stay, Grow Recruitment & Retention Award of up to £1,500

Hours: Full time, all year round (40 hours per week)

Location: The Kingsley School

About you:

• Warm, visible and values-led leadership style
• Minimum of two years’ experience in a senior practitioner or room leader role within a Nursery setting
• Highly organised, solutions-focused and resilient.
• Strong understanding of the EYFS and Ofsted requirements

Join, Stay and Grow Award - Up to £1,500

Kingsley Explorers Nursery is investing in building an exceptional Early Years Team.

Eligible Deputy Nursery Managers can receive;

• £500 on starting employment
• £500 after 12 months service
• £500 after 24 months service

We're looking for passionate practitioners who want to build a long-term career and help establish an outstanding nursery from the very beginning.

Terms and conditions apply

Closing date : Wednesday 18th November at 12:00pm, may close earlier if suitable applicant found

Interview date: Shortlisted candidates to be informed