Deputy Nursery Manager: Lead Early Years Team

HealthJobs4U Ltd; Kidderminster; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in Kidderminster is seeking a passionate Deputy Manager for First Class Nursery. The role requires at least 5 years of practitioner experience, including 2 years in a senior position. Key responsibilities include supporting the Nursery Manager and acting as the Deputy Designated Lead for Safeguarding. Candidates should have excellent knowledge of the EYFS, Health & Safety, and communication skills. This position offers benefits including a company pension, health & wellbeing program, and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Company events

Company pension

Employee discount

Free parking

Health & wellbeing programme

Private dental insurance

Private medical insurance

Sick pay

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of practitioner experience.
• At least 2 years of working in a senior role.
• Excellent knowledge of EYFS, Health & Safety, and Safeguarding Legislation.
• Ability to develop good relationships with parents.

Responsibilities

• Support the Nursery Manager in daily operations.
• Carry out Deputy Designated Lead for Safeguarding responsibilities.
• Undertake keyworker responsibilities for children.
• Ensure compliance with Early Years Foundation Stage statutory framework.
• Assist in recruitment and performance monitoring of staff.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork

Knowledge of EYFS

Health & Safety

Safeguarding

Education

NNEB, CACHE, NVQ, EYE, Level 3

Job description

A leading childcare provider in Kidderminster is seeking a passionate Deputy Manager for First Class Nursery. The role requires at least 5 years of practitioner experience, including 2 years in a senior position. Key responsibilities include supporting the Nursery Manager and acting as the Deputy Designated Lead for Safeguarding. Candidates should have excellent knowledge of the EYFS, Health & Safety, and communication skills. This position offers benefits including a company pension, health & wellbeing program, and private medical insurance.