Deputy Nursery Manager

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A childcare provider in Shrewsbury is seeking a Deputy Nursery Manager to support the manager in nursery operations. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of nursery experience and a Level 3 in childcare. Responsibilities include managing the setting, ensuring compliance with guidelines, and organizing stimulating play activities. Benefits include on-site parking, sick pay, and childcare support. This is a full-time, permanent position.

Benefits

On-site parking

Sick pay

EAP Scheme

Childcare

Qualifications

• Experience in the early years sector is essential.
• Minimum of 3 years in nursery experience required.
• 3 years of management experience required.

Responsibilities

• Support the Manager in all aspects of the nursery/OSC setting.
• Manage the setting in the absence of the manager.
• Ensure all children/families receive high quality care.
• Plan and organise stimulating play experiences.
• Ensure compliance with Ofsted guidelines.
• Liaise between the staff and manager.

Skills

Communication skills

Team leadership skills

People management skills

Enthusiasm and positivity

Ability to stay calm under pressure

Problem-solving skills

Education

Level 3 in childcare

Job description

Overview

Deputy Nursery Manager.

Our commitment to exceptional childcare extends across both settings, offering families in the area accessible and quality early learning experiences. We take pride in our Good rating from Ofsted at both our Stirchley and Brookside locations. It reflects our commitment to providing quality care and education.

Responsibilities

• Support the Manager in all aspects of the nursery/OSC setting, including recruitment, training and management of staff.
• You must be able to manage the setting in the absence of the manager.
• To ensure that all children/families who attend the setting receive high quality care.
• Plan and organise stimulating play experiences which meet the children\'s individual needs and to support all aspects of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum.
• Ensure the nursery is compliant with Ofsted guidelines.
• Liaise between the staff and manager.

Skills and Attributes

• Communication skills
• Team leadership skills
• People management skills
• Enthusiasm and positivity
• Ability to stay calm under pressure
• Problem-solving skills

The role requires a minimum of a Level 3 in childcare and experience in the early years sector is essential.

Experience

• Nursery: 3 years (required)
• Management: 3 years (required)
• Leadership: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Job Type and Benefits

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Safeguarding Statement

The role is subject to an enhanced DBS check, two satisfactory references, including most recent employer, right to work in the UK, qualification and any other relevant checks.

Benefits

• On-site parking
• Sick pay
• EAP Scheme
• Childcare