Deputy Nursery Manager. Job in Arlesey Education & Training Jobs

Family First Nursery Group; Arlesey; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated childcare organization located in Arlesey is seeking a Third in Charge to lead staff in providing quality care and education for children. The role involves developing activities per the Early Years Foundation Stage and mentoring nursery staff. Candidates must hold a Level 3 Childcare qualification and have relevant experience. This position also offers attractive benefits, including childcare discounts and a qualification bonus.

Benefits

£400 Qualification Bonus

Generous Annual Leave

Childcare Discount

Health & Wellbeing Support

Career Growth

Refer a Friend Bonus

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 3 in Childcare qualification - Essential.
• Over 1 year's experience working in Early Years - Essential.
• Fluent in written and spoken English - Essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead staff to deliver quality care for children.
• Create and implement activities for EYFS.
• Responsible for opening and closing the nursery.

Skills

Level 3 in Childcare qualification

Experience in Early Years

Communication skills

Education

Level 3 in Childcare

Job description

Overview

Nursery: Acre Wood Day Nursery, 47 Hospital Road, Arlesey, SG15 6RH

Salary: £26,280.80 per annum

Hours: 38 Hours Per Week , Monday to Friday

We are currently recruiting for a Third in Charge to join our Acre wood Day Nursery. The Nursery is located on Hospital Road, based in Arlesey, Bedfordshire. The nursery is perfectly located for colleagues from Arlesey, Fairfield Park, Stotfold, Letchworth, Hitchin and the surrounding areas. We are only a few minutes from Arlesey railway station where trains run direct to London and Peterborough.

Why Join Us

At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• £400 Qualification Bonus: For all Level 3 Practitioners, paid after just 6 months!
• Generous Annual Leave: 20 days to start, plus bank holidays and your birthday off - paid!
• Childcare Discount: 75% off nursery fees for your little ones
• Health & Wellbeing Support: Confidential employee assistance helpline
• Career Growth: Personalised learning and development opportunities
• Refer a Friend: Earn up to £750 with our referral scheme

Terms and conditions apply. Some benefits are discretionary and may be subject to change.

Role responsibilities

• Lead the staff to deliver and ensure all children receive quality care, help extend the child's learning.
• Create, plan, and implement activities and experience which help support all aspects of the EYFS.
• You will be responsible for opening and closing the nursery and will be required to cover for the Manager and Deputy Manager in their absence.
• Create and execute educational programmes suited to different ages, supporting early childhood growth.
• Oversee and mentor nursery staff, offering guidance and training when needed.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues through effective communication
• Planning and preparing activities to develop all aspects of the child's individual development in a stimulating atmosphere, within the Early Years Foundation Stage.
• Plan activities that inspire creativity, encourage social interaction, and promote physical development.
• Ensure all health and safety regulations are met, alongside safeguarding policies.

Third in Charge requirements and skills

• Full and relevant Level 3 in Childcare qualification - Essential
• Over 1 year's experience working in Early Years - Essential
• Over 6 months' experience working in a senior position - Desirable
• Sound knowledge of Ofsted expectations to achieve a Good or Outstanding rating - Desirable
• Knowledge of the statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements - Essential
• Fluent in written and spoken English - Essential

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty.

Acre Wood Day Nursery is part of the Family First Group where we take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within the Family First Group.