Deputy Nursery Manager: Lead & Develop Early Years Team

St. George's Nursery; Hucknall; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recommend-a-Friend bonus

Welcome bonus

Holiday entitlement

Wellbeing day

Counselling support

Pension scheme

Training and progression

Childcare discounts

Staff events

Free on-site parking

Award-winning nursery group

Job summary

St George's Nursery in Hucknall, Nottingham, is seeking a Deputy Manager to lead the team alongside the Nursery Manager. You will maintain high standards of care, learning and safeguarding and help drive day-to-day operations across the setting.

The ideal candidate will have a relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification or higher, plus leadership experience in an Early Years environment, a strong knowledge of EYFS and safeguarding, and excellent communication and organisational skills.

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification or above.
• Leadership experience within an Early Years setting.
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS and safeguarding.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• A positive, supportive leadership style.
• Passion for Early Years and a desire to progress your career.

Responsibilities

• Support the Nursery Manager with the day-to-day running of the nursery
• Lead, motivate and develop the team
• Maintain high standards of care, learning and safeguarding
• Ensure EYFS, Ofsted and nursery requirements are met
• Take responsibility for the nursery in the Manager's absence

Skills

Leadership experience

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding knowledge

Communication

Organisational skills

Positive leadership style

Passion for Early Years

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

St George's Nursery in Hucknall, Nottingham, is seeking a Deputy Manager to lead the team alongside the Nursery Manager. You will maintain high standards of care, learning and safeguarding and help drive day-to-day operations across the setting.

The ideal candidate will have a relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification or higher, plus leadership experience in an Early Years environment, a strong knowledge of EYFS and safeguarding, and excellent communication and organisational skills.