Deputy Nursery Manager (Gloucester)

Love Childcare Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 29,952 - 36,608; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to pay as you earn

Company Pension

Learning & Development Opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Free 24/7 Online GP and Vet services

Job summary

A childcare recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Deputy Nursery Manager in Gloucester. The role involves supporting the Nursery Manager with operations, staff training, and management. Applicants must have a Level 3 childcare qualification and experience working with early years children. The position offers a competitive salary up to £33,280 and a comprehensive benefits package including access to pay as you earn, pension, and professional development.

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 3 (or above) childcare qualification.
• Proven experience caring for early years children with a passion for child development.
• In-depth knowledge of the EYFS Framework.
• Detailed knowledge of safeguarding policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support the Nursery Manager with operational performance.
• Conduct staff training and engage with stakeholders.
• Oversee financial performance and overall leadership of the nursery.

Skills

Experience caring for early years children

Knowledge of the EYFS Framework

Understanding of safeguarding policies

Ability to meet individual child needs

Observation and assessment skills

Education

Level 3 (or above) childcare qualification

Job description

Up to £33,280 salary (dependent on experience and qualifications)

Full-Time / 40 hours

We are looking for an experienced Deputy Nursery Manager to join a well-established and growing nursery based in Gloucester!

Situated near Gloucester Quays with great transport links, this purpose-built nursery offers spacious rooms, a large garden for daily outdoor learning access, and has access to a shared minibus to children can enjoy trips to parks, farms, and historical landmarks.

Due to continued growth and increasing waiting lists, this is a great opportunity to join an ambitious nursery manager and their team to contribute to their growth plans. You will need to have experience in a Deputy Management position or in a Senior Room Leader/3rd in Charge role and your responsibilities will include supporting the Nursery Manager with operational performance, staff training, stakeholder engagement, financial performance, and overall leadership and management of the nursery.

The company is led by empathetic owners and leadership who genuinely value their staff and pride themselves on staff retention and happiness!

Their amazing staff benefits packages includes:

• Access your pay as you earn it
• Company Pension
• Learning & Development Opportunities supporting both personal and professional growth
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free access to 24/7 Online GP and 24/7 Video Vet

You will need:

• A full and relevant Level 3 (or above) childcare qualification
• Experience caring for early years children with a passion for child development
• In depth knowledge of the EYFS Framework
• Detailed knowledge and understanding of safeguarding policies and procedures
• Ability to ensure every individual child’s needs are met as a key person, including supporting parents with any SEND needs
• To take ownership of the observation, assessments and planning for your key children