Early Years Deputy Manager

Flow Recruitment Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Job summary

Flow Recruitment Ltd is assisting a client to recruit a Senior Deputy Nursery Manager in the United Kingdom. The role focuses on delivering high-quality childcare, supporting EYFS implementation and safeguarding across a bespoke nursery setting.

The successful candidate will oversee planning, records, and staff communications, while maintaining strong partnerships with parents, Local Authority bodies and other agencies.

Qualifications

• Childcare/education qualification equivalent to NVQ level 3.
• Experience managing a room or team within a nursery setting.
• A formal management qualification is desirable though not essential.
• Solid understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Sound safeguarding procedures knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of the EYFS, including planning and record keeping.
• Promote and facilitate partnership with parents/carers and other family members.
• Develop professional relationships with Local Authority departments, regulatory bodies and other agencies.
• Stay up-to-date with developments in childcare policies and practices.
• Assist the Manager with nursery accounts and management information per company procedures.
• Assist with staff and parent meetings and other events.

Skills

People management

Planning & record keeping

Parent communication

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Childcare/Education

Management qualification desirable

Job description

Our client is dedicated to providing high-quality care and delivering incredible outcomes for the children in their care.

All of the settings across our client sites are bespoke nurseries are designed to offer exciting, stimulating and engaging spaces for the children in their care to grow and develop in. These environments provide fantastic opportunities for the children in our care to explore, play and learn.

This working environment provides all of their team members with a warm, positive and friendly atmosphere.

Our client is looking to recruit a Senior Deputy Manager.

Senior Deputy Nursery Manager – Qualifications & Experience

• A childcare and education qualification equivalent to NVQ level 3
• Previous experience of managing a room or team within a nursery setting
• A formal management qualification is desirable although not essential
• A sound understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
• A thorough knowledge of safeguarding procedures

Senior Deputy Nursery Manager – Key Responsibilities

• To support the implementation of the Early Years Foundation Stage, including overseeing planning and record keeping
• Promote and facilitate partnership with parents/carers and other family members
• Support with the development of and maintaining highly professional working relationships with relevant Local Authority departments, regulatory bodies and other agencies
• Remain abreast of current developments in childcare and education policies and practices
• Assist the Manager with maintaining accurate accounts for the nursery and produce management information in accordance with company procedures
• Assist with the preparation and delivery of regular staff, planning and parent meetings and other events.

Benefits Include:

• Genuine opportunities for career progression