Deputy Nursery Manager & EYFS Lead

Banana Moon Day Nurseries; Coventry; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Discounted childcare

Generous annual leave entitlement

Staff recognition and rewards

Uniform provided

Friendly and inclusive work环境

Job summary

Banana Moon Longford in Coventry is seeking a dedicated Deputy Nursery Manager to support the Nursery Manager and act as Room Leader in their absence. You will ensure a safe, stimulating environment and oversee EYFS delivery to promote children's development.

We seek an experienced leader with strong safeguarding knowledge, excellent communication, and a commitment to inclusive practice. Enhanced DBS clearance is required; a competitive salary and pension are offered.

Qualifications

• Senior childcare experience, e.g. Room Leader or Deputy Manager.
• Strong EYFS knowledge and safeguarding.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
• Understanding health and safety and regulatory requirements.
• Commitment to inclusive environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the Nursery Manager in day-to-day running of the nursery and lead the setting in their absence.
• Ensure highest standards of childcare, safeguarding and wellbeing for all children.
• Lead, inspire and support the nursery team to deliver outstanding care and learning experiences.
• Oversee planning and delivery of a stimulating curriculum in line with EYFS.
• Monitor staffing ratios and contribute to staff rota organisation.
• Build positive and professional relationships with children, families, colleagues and external professionals.
• Maintain compliance with nursery policies, health and safety requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Support continuous improvement across the nursery through staff development, training and QA initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding

Health & Safety

Inclusion

DBS clearance

Job description

Banana Moon Longford in Coventry is seeking a dedicated Deputy Nursery Manager to support the Nursery Manager and act as Room Leader in their absence. You will ensure a safe, stimulating environment and oversee EYFS delivery to promote children's development.

We seek an experienced leader with strong safeguarding knowledge, excellent communication, and a commitment to inclusive practice. Enhanced DBS clearance is required; a competitive salary and pension are offered.