Deputy Nursery Manager: Lead Early Years Team

Kindred Nurseries; Tring; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay & benefits

Career development

Work-life balance

Award-winning family

Job summary

Kindred Nursery is seeking a Deputy Manager to lead and mentor our early years team. You’ll support the Nursery Manager, ensure outstanding care and education, and help create a safe, stimulating environment where children can learn, play and thrive.

You’ll work to EYFS standards, coach Room Leaders and Practitioners, and help with induction and development. If you’re passionate about children, families and continuous improvement, join the Kindred family.

Qualifications

• A full and relevant Early Years Level 3 Childcare Qualification (or higher).
• Experience of leading or supervising a team within an Early Years setting.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Outstanding customer service skills.
• Good time management and the ability to meet deadlines.
• A sound knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).

Responsibilities

• Support the Nursery Manager, Third in Charge and Room Leaders to deliver outstanding early years care and education.
• Help create and maintain a safe, organised and stimulating environment where children can learn, play and thrive.
• Lead by example, modelling best practice in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and regulatory requirements.
• Support, coach and inspire Room Leaders and Practitioners to achieve their full potential.
• Assist with the induction, training and development of new colleagues, welcoming them into the Kindred family.
• Monitor practice across the nursery and support continuous improvement.
• Build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure nursery policies and procedures are consistently followed.
• Support the Nursery Manager in creating a positive culture where children, families and colleagues feel valued and supported.
• Deputise for the Nursery Manager where required.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Time management

EYFS knowledge

Customer service

Education

Early Years Level 3 Childcare Qualification

Job description

Kindred Nursery is seeking a Deputy Manager to lead and mentor our early years team. You’ll support the Nursery Manager, ensure outstanding care and education, and help create a safe, stimulating environment where children can learn, play and thrive.

You’ll work to EYFS standards, coach Room Leaders and Practitioners, and help with induction and development. If you’re passionate about children, families and continuous improvement, join the Kindred family.