Assistant Deputy Nursery Manager

Banana Moon Day Nurseries; Altrincham; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Deputy Manager to join their thriving nursery in Altrincham. This exciting role involves leading a dedicated team, ensuring a nurturing environment for children, and maintaining high standards of care and education. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in childcare management and leadership, with a passion for inspiring both staff and children. With a focus on community engagement and a first-class reputation, this nursery offers a unique opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of families while enjoying a supportive and well-resourced work environment.

Benefits

Good holiday entitlement

On the job training

Career advancement opportunities

State of the art technology

Half Price Enhanced DBS check

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years post-qualifying experience in childcare.
• At least 1 year of leadership experience required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the nursery team and manage daily operations.
• Ensure high-quality education and care standards are met.

Skills

Leadership

Childcare Management

Safeguarding

First Aid

Communication

Education

Level 3 Qualification in Childcare

DBS Enhanced Disclosure

Paediatric First Aid Certificate

Tools

Electronic Parent App

Biometric Entry System

Interactive Screens

Job description

Banana Moon Altrincham is a thriving nursery looking for an enthusiastic, energetic, and motivational Assistant Deputy Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to help lead a happy nursery where we focus on encouraging children to be children, learning through fun and engaging play. You will be working with a dedicated team in a caring, family friendly, characterful, and stimulating environment which is inviting to children, families, and staff.

The Assistant Deputy Manager will have responsibility as a Room Leader alongside supporting the management with leadership of the team in the daily running of the nursery, whilst also being expected to take responsibility for everyday management responsibilities in the absence of the Manager or the Deputy Manager.

To support operation of the nursery facilities and staff, to ensure a high quality, balanced provision of leading practice education and care is always delivered. Responsible for company adherence to Banana Moon policies and procedures, consistently meeting legislative requirements and following education curriculum, delivering standards which ensure highest possible inspection grading.

To assist the training, support, mentoring, role modelling and supervision of their staff team inspiring and leading ambitious practice. To create a safe, caring, and welcoming setting in which families are happy to entrust their child and where their child is encouraged and supported to flourish in an enabling and stimulating environment.

To promote a successful business with a first-class reputation, engaging with the local community and marketing the nursery whilst providing excellent customer care.

Acting as a named co-ordinator relevant to their skills or training as designated by the Nursery Manager. Key holder responsibility.

Minimum Requirements:

• A full and relevant level 3 qualification as a minimum.
• DBS enhanced disclosure within the child workforce sector.
• Paediatric 12hr First Aid certificate.
• Safeguarding training and qualification.
• Minimum of 2 year’s post qualifying experience.
• Minimum of 1 year’s leadership experience.

Benefits:

• The opportunity to work within a newly refurbished Day Nursery with high end furniture and resources.
• A unique curriculum that focuses on the wellbeing of staff, children, and families.
• A bespoke electronic 'Parent App', giving instant messages to and from parents about their child's day and development, minimising the requirement for excessive paperwork.
• State of the art technology, including a biometric entry system, iPads, and interactive screens.
• Good holiday entitlement.
• On the job training and support from a national franchise.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• £27,000 Salary guide.
• Half Price Enhanced DBS check.

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