Deputy Nursery Manager

The Midcounties Co-operative; Telford; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading Early Years provider as a Deputy Nursery Manager at a nurturing nursery. You will lead and develop a dedicated team, ensuring a child-centric environment that promotes kindness and fun. With a focus on career growth and well-being, this role is ideal for passionate professionals looking to make a difference in children's lives.

Benefits

Career Growth Opportunities

Learning and Development Support

Discounts on Food Shopping

Financial Wellbeing Resources

Volunteer Leave

Qualifications

• Hold a minimum level 3 qualification in Early Years.
• Minimum 2 years' Early Years experience.
• Inspiring and passionate about working with children.

Responsibilities

• Support the leadership and development of the nursery team.
• Demonstrate a passion for success in early childhood education.
• Nurture a kinder, more considerate generation.

Skills

Listening

Communication

Customer Service

Problem Solving

Education

Minimum level 3 qualification in Early Years

Preferably level 4 or above

Job description

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About the role:

We’re looking for a superstar with a little extra twinkle to join our Little Pioneers family as Deputy Nursery Manager. As a key part of the management team, you will be responsible for supporting the leadership and development of the team, providing direction, guidance, leadership, and expertise, demonstrating a passion and enthusiasm for success in order to realise the Nursery vision of being the leading early years provider.

We are seeking a qualified professional to help us deliver our vision of being the leading Early Years provider. Our Co-op Little Pioneers operates with a different ethos from other nurseries. Our child-centric approach emphasizes fun, aiming to nurture a kinder and more considerate generation. Your core skills in the education and development of your key children will support our mission to ensure our colleagues, families, and children all rate us as outstanding.

Who are we looking for?

• Inspiring and passionate about Early Years and working with children
• Hold a minimum level 3 qualification in Early Years, preferably level 4 or above
• Have a minimum of 2 years’ Early Years’ experience
• Excellent listening, communication, and customer service skills
• Be solution-focused and a problem solver

What can we offer you?

Our roles come with a fantastic set of benefits that truly make a difference:

• Career Growth – Opportunities for progression within the nursery and across society. Our values support development into various roles, including nursery management or beyond—dreams and aspirations are all you need.
• Learning and Development – Support to enhance your knowledge, skills, and behaviors through supervisions, personal development plans, learning resources, and our award-winning LEAP Apprenticeship programmes.
• Discounts and Perks – Up to 20% off food shopping, £500 off holidays, and 60% off childcare fees, potentially saving you up to £7,000 annually.
• Wellbeing – Resources and tools to support your mental and financial wellbeing, including wellness apps.
• Doing Good Together – Up to 3 days of volunteer leave within working hours.

Our child-centric ethos emphasizes fun and aims to nurture a kinder, more considerate generation. Your skills in early childhood education will help us achieve outstanding ratings from colleagues, families, and children alike.