Early Years Deputy Manager

Flow Recruitment Ltd; Wigan; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Job summary

Flow Recruitment Ltd is working with a dedicated childcare provider in the UK to recruit a Senior Deputy Nursery Manager. You will support EYFS implementation, lead planning and assessment, and foster partnerships with parents and local authorities.

Ideal candidates will have NVQ level 3 childcare, recent nursery management experience, and a solid grasp of safeguarding. A formal management qualification is desirable; genuine progression opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• A childcare and education qualification equivalent to NVQ level 3.
• Experience of managing a room or team within a nursery setting.
• Desirable: formal management qualification.
• Sound understanding of the EYFS.
• Thorough knowledge of safeguarding procedures.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with Local Authority departments and regulatory bodies.
• Stay updated on childcare and education policy developments.
• Assist with nursery accounts and management information per company procedures.
• Assist with staff and parent meetings and other events.

Skills

Room/Team management

EYFS understanding

Safeguarding knowledge

Childcare expertise

Education

NVQ level 3 equivalent childcare/education

Formal 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