Deputy Nursery Manager - term time only

Bamboo Childcare; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local childcare provider in Garstang is seeking a Deputy Nursery Manager for a permanent, full-time position within a small preschool. The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 childcare qualification, senior-level experience, and strong leadership skills. Responsibilities include supporting staff, ensuring child protection, and promoting high standards in the nursery. Competitive hourly pay of £11.77 - £12.10 is offered.

Benefits

Comprehensive pension scheme with employer contributions

Qualifications

• Minimum level 3 childcare qualification required.
• Senior level experience in an early years setting essential.
• Experience in leading teams in a childcare environment is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Support the protection of children and young people.
• Lead staff to implement the EYFS effectively.
• Monitor practice in playrooms to encourage improvements.
• Work with parents to ensure children’s integration.
• Provide wellbeing guidance to children and families.
• Promote high standards to staff and visitors.

Skills

Good communication skills

Team leadership

Knowledge of EYFS

Education

Level 3 childcare qualification

Job description

We are recruiting for a Deputy Nursery Manager for a permanent full time and term time only role within a small (30 place) preschool setting in Garstang.

In your role as Deputy Nursery Manager you will be joining a small team of Early years Professionals in supporting preschool children.

What you can expect for the Deputy Nursery Manager role in Garstang :

• Up to £11.77 - 12.10 per hour (may be negotiable for right experience)
• Hours usually 830 - 530pm but may be some negotiation i.e. 830 - 430pm or 930 - 530pm
• A comprehensive pension scheme with employer contributions

Requirements of the Deputy Nursery Manager in Garstang

• Hold minimum level 3 childcare qualification
• Senior level experience in an early years setting
• Experience leading a team within an early years setting
• Good communication skills
• Good knowledge of the EYFS

Duties and responsibilities

• Actively promote and support the protection of children and young people in the workplace, ensuring that all staff and volunteers observe nursery policies and procedures to keep children safe from harm.
• Help lead and support staff to implement the EYFS
• Monitor and evaluate practice within playrooms to support improvements.
• Work with parents / carers of all children to achieve full integration in the nursery.
• Foresee the needs of all children, families and staff and give wellbeing guidance as appropriate.
• Support all staff and lead a good staff team with high morale.
• Liaise with and support parents / carers and other family members.
• To promote the high standards of the nursery at all times to parents, staff and visitors