* DEPUTY NURSERY MANAGER - HEATHSIDE NURSERY *

TN United Kingdom; Runcorn; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate and dedicated deputy manager at a vibrant nursery in Runcorn. This role involves supporting the nursery manager, ensuring high standards of care and education, and being a positive role model for staff. The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 qualification, extensive knowledge of safeguarding, and a genuine passion for working with children. With exceptional benefits, including generous holiday entitlement and career progression opportunities, this position offers a rewarding career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

50% staff discount on childcare fees

Exceptional holiday entitlement

Company incentives for attendance

Access to social recognition platform

Career progression opportunities

Staff well-being programme

Monthly staff treats

Free branded staff uniform

Fully funded accredited training

Employer contribution to pension scheme

Qualifications

• Must be Level 3 qualified in childcare.
• Excellent knowledge of EYFS and experience with children.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with the nursery manager and support the team.
• Ensure nursery meets Early Years Foundation Stage standards.
• Manage staffing levels and administrative procedures.

Skills

Childcare

Safeguarding

EYFS Knowledge

Communication

Education

Level 3 Qualification

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** DEPUTY NURSERY MANAGER - HEATHSIDE NURSERY **, Runcorn

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Client:

MIChild Group

Location:

Runcorn, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

4

Posted:

02.05.2025

Expiry Date:

16.06.2025

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Job Description:

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the MiChild group.

We are looking for an experienced, passionate and dedicated deputy manager to work in our Runcorn based nursery, Heathside nursery.

Company benefits

• Staff discount on childcare fees - 50%!
  
• Exceptional holiday entitlement package with long service benefits year on year.
• Company incentives such as additional holiday days for 100% attendance
• Exclusive access to a social recognition platform where you could receive vouchers, discounts and cash back on local shopping sites, supermarkets, restaurants, holidays and lots more!!
• Career progression opportunities and a training programme based around you.
• Staff well-being programme including- weekly staff well-being drop in's, staff room where you can unwind during your break, access to free exercise sessions and healthy recipes on our well-being platform.
  
• Monthly Staff Treats
  
• Staff meals and refreshments throughout the day
  
• Staff appreciation and recognition awards (such a 1 years service, 5 years service, 10 year service, employee of the month, staff shout out's etc.
  
• Company events (such as annual awards night, NMT awards, Day Nursery Awards etc.
• Free branded staff uniform
  
• Fully funded accredited training such as Paediatric First Aid, Level 2 in Safeguarding and many more!!
  
• Employer contribution to pension scheme

About the Deputy manager position
An amazing opportunity has arisen within the MiChild group, we are looking for a reliable, enthusiastic and organised individual to join our team as a deputy manager to work in our Heathside nursery.

If you are highly motivated flexible, experienced in working in early years and have a genuine passion for working with children then this is the role for you.

Deputy manager responsibilities are:

• To liaise with the nursery manager on a daily basis and provide daily support for them and the team.
• To work as part of the nursery team.
• To make decisions on the day-to-day running of the nursery in the absence of a Manager.
• To follow all the nurseries administrative procedures.
• To be a positive role model to other staff throughout the nursery
• To have a thorough working knowledge of the nurseries policies and procedures.
• To assist in the training of staff within the nursery.
• In the absence of a Manager to manage staffing levels and to deploy staff where necessary throughout setting.
• To attend meetings as part of the management team.
• To be flexible with shifts and staying behind etc to ensure all shifts are covered in the event of staff sickness etc
• Fire checks/read meters/Risk assessments/Housekeeping
• To ensure that the nursery consistently meets the requirements set out in the Early Years Foundation Stage to a minimum good standard.
• To monitor any safeguarding issues following local authority procedures.
• Prepare the nursery for Ofsted inspections and action any recommendations made by the inspector ensuring a minimum good grade is awarded.

Deputy manager requirements are:

• Must be Level 3 qualified
• Have a detailed understanding of the requirements set by Ofsted
• Excellent knowledge of the EYFS and experience of working with children and families
• Extensive knowledge of Safeguarding
• Experience of working in partnership with parents and outside agencies.
• Managing and maintaining administration requirements
• Previous room supervisor/deputy manager experience working in a nursery environment.
• Enthusiasm, professionalism and creativity

Experience

• Childcare: 2 years (preferred)

£26,208 per year (negotiable depending on experience.)