Deputy Nursery Manager - £1000 Welcome Perk

The Old Station Nursery Group; Ospringe; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome bonus

Free childcare

Discount 52%

Volunteer day

31 days holiday

National College training

Perkbox discounts

Long-service awards

Job summary

Townsend Montessori Nursery Faversham is seeking a Deputy Nursery Manager to support the Nursery Manager in leading and inspiring the team while maintaining excellence in base room responsibilities.

You will lead and mentor the staff to deliver high-quality early years education, oversee operations, and foster collaboration with families and external agencies. A Level 3 Early Years qualification is required, and the role offers 40 hours per week in Faversham.

Qualifications

• Must hold Level 3 Early Years qualification.
• Experience leading nursery staff and supporting operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the nursery team to deliver high-quality early years education.
• Support the Nursery Manager in overseeing all nursery operations.
• Act as a role model, fostering initiative, creativity, and high standards of care.
• Build partnerships with families and external agencies for optimal outcomes.
• Monitor EYFS implementation to ensure engaging learning opportunities.
• Take responsibility for the nursery in the Nursery Manager’s absence.
• Promote continuous improvement and professional development within the team.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive environment that respects every child’s needs.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

EYFS knowledge

People management

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Join Our Team as a Deputy Nursery Manager!

Are you ready to lead, inspire, and make a lasting impact on children’s lives? At Faversham, we’re seeking a passionate Deputy Nursery Manager to support our team in delivering exceptional care and education. Step into a leadership role where you’ll mentor, guide, and create brighter futures for children, families, and your team.

To be considered for this role, you must hold a Level 3 Early Years qualification.

Please note: we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

We know our people make all the difference, so here’s how we make a difference for you:

• Welcome Perk: £1000 Welcome Bonus!
• Childcare Perks: Free childcare for the first month and 52% discount (based on working hours) to support your family.
• Volunteer Day:1 paid day off per year to volunteer and give back to the community
• Holiday and Celebrations: 31 days of holiday, including national bank holidays, plus a Christmas closure week and your birthday off!
• Career Development: Access to The National College full of training and courses
• Exclusive Discounts & Wellbeing Support: Enjoy Perkbox discounts, wellbeing tools, and online medical services.
• Recognition & Rewards: Refer a friend or family for exciting bonuses and celebrate milestones with long-service awards.
• Volunteer Day:1 paid day off per year to volunteer and give back to the community.

Pay: £34,653 per Annum(40 hours per week).
Working Hours:40 hours per week between 7.30am - 6.30pm, Monday to Friday
Location:Townsend Montessori Nursery Faversham, Unit 4 Capital House,Jubilee Way,Faversham,Kent,ME13 8GD

What being a Deputy Nursery Manager involves

As a Deputy Nursery Manager, you’ll play a crucial role in supporting the Nursery Manager to lead and inspire your team while maintaining excellence in your base room responsibilities. You will:

• Lead and mentor the nursery team to deliver high-quality early years education with pride and energy.
• Support the Nursery Manager in overseeing all aspects of nursery operations, ensuring consistency and quality.
• Act as a role model, fostering an environment of initiative, creativity, and high standards of care.
• Build strong partnerships with families, colleagues, and external agencies to promote collaboration and excellent outcomes for children.
• Monitor and guide the team’s implementation of the EYFS framework, ensuring engaging and nurturing learning opportunities.
• Take responsibility for the nursery in the Nursery Manager’s absence, ensuring smooth operations.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, providing constructive feedback and supporting professional development within your team.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive, and stimulating environment that respects the unique needs of every child.

About our Nursery

Townsend Montessori Nursery Faversham is located on Jubilee Way, which backs onto the Faversham recreation ground. The setting is a short drive from Faversham train station and within walking distance too as well as of the town centre with parking available on site. At our children’s nursery, we focus on learning through year-round outdoor play within our large garden and natural forest area. We have 4 rooms in our nursery, Bluebells which is our under 2’s room. Poppies which is our 2 year old room and we have 2 Pre-School rooms known as Daisies and Tulips which are for children age 3 years until they go to school. We do cookery with the children every day as well as Montessori activities and the children adore this time.

The Old Station Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references, and verification of your right to work in the UK and any essential qualifications. If successful, our recruitment and compliance team will guide you through every step of the onboarding process. We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Reasonable adjustments will be considered to ensure fairness and accessibility for all candidates.