Deputy Nursery Manager - £750 Welcome Perk

The Old Station Nursery Group; St. Neots; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free childcare for the first month

52% discount

Volunteer day

31 days holiday

The National College training

Perkbox discounts

Long-service awards

Job summary

The Old Station Nursery in St Neots is seeking a Deputy Nursery Manager to lead and inspire a dedicated team while upholding exceptional care and education. You will mentor staff, support daily operations, and ensure excellence in your base room responsibilities.

You will play a key role in guiding EYFS practices, building strong family partnerships, and stepping in for the Nursery Manager when needed, with a 40-hour week and 20% office-based work.

Qualifications

• Must hold Level 3 Early Years qualification.
• Experience leading a nursery team is desirable.

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 strong partnerships with families and external agencies to promote collaboration.

Skills

Leadership

EYFS knowledge

Team mentorship

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 St Neots Nursery, 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. This role is room based with around 20% of time office based.

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:

• 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:£30,992 - £30,992 per Annum, based on experience (40 hours per week). £4.90 per hour
Working Hours:Monday to Friday - 40 hours per week
Location:Apricot Day Nursery, Longsands College,Longsands Road,St Neots,Cambridgeshire,PE19 1LQ

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

At our St Neots children's day nursery, we follow the Montessori approach in a home-from-home environment. The children in our care learn through play, and the passionate team at our Ofsted-rated 'Good' nursery offer children a variety of activities and learning opportunities every day related to their individual interests, ensuring no two days are ever the same. We are situated on the site of Longsands College, around the back of the school, and are best accessed via Kings Road. We are just a few minutes walk from the train station, where trains run every 30 minutes to Kings Cross, London. The A1 and the A428 are nearby, with bus routes into Cambridge, making us easily accessible for commuters. Our pre-school is only a short walk away and parking is available on both sites.

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.