Deputy Nursery Manager

Bright Kids Group; Studley CP; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Bright Kids Group is seeking a Deputy Manager for their nursery in Studley on a full-time permanent basis. The candidate will oversee daily operations, ensuring high standards of care and education, and support management tasks including health and safety routines. This role offers a comprehensive range of benefits and training opportunities within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Health Cash Plan

Bonuses

Company Pension

Flexible Working

Subsidised Childcare

Additional Birthday Holiday after 1 year

Long-service holiday entitlements

Access to wellbeing and mental health first aiders

Comprehensive learning and development plans

Quarterly team target awards

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of post-qualification experience.
• At least one year of supervisory experience in a nursery setting.
• Ability to use computerized systems is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Deputise for the setting manager and manage daily operations.
• Assist in providing effective management and oversight.
• Implement objectives and policies aligned with company ethos.

Skills

Communication

Flexibility

Initiative

Education

Level 3 in Childcare

Job description

Ready to further your Childcare career? Looking for that job security in unprecedented times? Are you the person our settings are seeking?

Bright Kids was established in 1999 and since has been delivering high quality childcare. We are currently in search of motivated, happy, enthusiastic individuals who can bring passion, creativity, laughter and learning into our beautiful authentic homely environments across the West Midlands to support our wonderful little Einstein’s.

We are seeking a Deputy Manager on a permanent, full time basis for our setting in Studley, Warwickshire.

The Bright Kids brand prides itself on the training, support, and progression it offers its employees. Working with us, you can expect to receive high-quality, up-to-date training from our in-house, sister company, MBK Group. This training is not only the basic required (e.g. Paediatric First Aid) but also training that will broaden your knowledge (e.g. Preparing for your EIF Inspection / Let them Loose with Natural Materials). Alongside our training, you will also have access to a Health Cash Plan scheme, the opportunity for flexible working, bonuses throughout the year and subsidised childcare as well as a focus on a strong wellbeing programme to support our staff's mental wellbeing.

While our positions are ideally full-time on a rotating shift pattern between 7.30am-6.00pm Monday to Friday, we are happy to discuss part time and flexible working pattern options.

Salary: Up to £27,100.00 per annum. Subject to experience, qualification held and includes attendance bonus scheme.

Overall purpose of the job:

To deputise for the setting manager.

To provide a high standard of care and education to children in line with the Ethos, Core values, policies and procedures for Bright Kids.

To provide a clean and well-maintained environment conducive with the Curiosity Approach and health and safety standards.

To work as part of a team to support the smooth running of the setting as a whole.

Have areas of responsibility within the setting as part of the management team.

Main Responsibilities:

1. Overall management responsibility for the setting in the absence of the manager

2. Assist the Manager in providing effective day-today management of the setting

3. Assist the Manager in collection, accounting and banking of monies.

4. Assist the Manager in setting and implementing objectives and policies for the setting within the overall established framework and ethos of the company.

5. To be responsible for supervising some health and safety routines.

6. To assist the Manager and all staff in promoting Equal Opportunities throughout the Nursery.

Qualities and Experience:

We are looking for a person who is qualified to at least a level 3 in childcare. At least two years post qualification experience, with at least one year’s supervisory experience within a Nursery setting. A comprehensive understanding of all aspects of the running of a Nursery must be shown. The ability to use computerised systems would be an advantage. Previous management experience would be advantageous. You will need to be flexible and enthusiastic with a good sense of humour. We are also looking for a person who is able to work on his or her own initiative within the Nursery setting.

You should also:

Be an effective communicator, using appropriate formats and platforms.

Be punctual and manage time effectively.

Be flexible to meet the needs of the setting and the company as a whole.

Conduct yourself in a professional manner at all times.

Be able to to take action or make decisions in emergencies

Be approachable to all staff, parents and other professionals.

Benefits include: Health Cash Plan, Bonuses, Uniform, Company Pension, Flexible Working, Subsidised Childcare, Additional Birthday Holiday after 1 year, Long-service holiday entitlements available, Company events, Access to wellbeing and mental health first aiders, Comprehensive learning and development plans and readily available access to a range of training courses, Quarterly team target awards including team meals, shopping vouchers, additional holidays and team treats.

Our subsidised childcare offers 50% off childcare fees for fee paying staff members until funded hours are provided. At this point the discount becomes 25% off any remaining nursery fees after the funded hours are deducted. First month nursery fees are free of charge (please note if a successful probationary period is not completed, this monthly fee will be owed to the nursery)

Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check prior to commencement.

Safeguarding Statement:

Studley Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to understand and share this commitment. We have a shared commitment to develop a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated. We welcome all applications, including those from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.