Early Years Deputy Manager at Shooting Stars Nurseries Worcester

Shooting Stars; Worcester; On-site; GBP 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery in Worcester is seeking an Early Years Deputy Manager to oversee operations and support the Nursery Manager. This full-time role requires a minimum Level 3 childcare qualification and offers competitive pay, career progression, and a supportive environment for passionate childcare professionals.

Benefits

Generous childcare discount

In-house and external training

Annual pay & benefits review

Mental Health First Aid support

Uniform provided

Qualifications

• Experience in a children's day nursery with knowledge in a leadership role.
• Experience delivering the EYFS.

Responsibilities

• Leading the nursery in the absence of the Manager.
• Contributing to safeguarding, health, and safety practices.
• Assisting the Manager in operational aspects.

Skills

Leadership

Childcare

Education

Minimum Level 3 recognised childcare qualification

Job description

Early Years Deputy Manager at Shooting Stars Nurseries Worcester

Worcester, West Midlands

Full Time, Permanent

£32032 - £32032 annually

Nursery Manager

Deputy Manager/Assistant Manager

Job Description:

Are you...

• Passionate & enthusiastic about providing high quality Early Years childcare?
• Able to support and work alongside a friendly team and nursery management?

Apply to today to find out more about our team of childcare professionals and what we can offer you!

Role:Early Years Deputy Manager

Location:Shooting Stars Nursery, Worcester, WR1 3JR

• Minimum Level 3 recognised childcare qualification
• Experience working in a children’s day nursery with knowledge and experience in a leadership/senior role and experience delivering the EYFS

Hours of Work:

• Full time position 40 hours per week, from Monday to Friday, in shifts between 7.30am and 6pm. We are open all year round, except bank holidays.

What we can offer you...

• Flexibility - Choice of employment contracts to support work-life balance.
• Financial – Competitive pay, generous childcare discount, annual pay & benefits review, paid holiday increasing with service and other extras to maximise your disposable income.
• Professional – In-house and external training, coaching, support and career progression opportunities across our network of 6 local nurseries.
• Wellbeing - Mental Health First Aid, EAP and Team Voice feedback sessions.
• Uniform, DBS check & dedicated team break room with free snacks and drinks
• Celebrations, Awards & Recognition too!

Key Responsibilities

· Key leadership role, you will be the suitable person in charge of the nursery in the absence of the Nursery Manager

· Contributing to the overall responsibility for Safeguarding, health and safety practices and child protection in the setting & maintaining accurate and up to date systems and records at all times

· Assisting the Nursery Manager in all operational and regulatory aspects of running the nursery

· Assisting the Nursery Manager in the effective leadership of the nursery team, providing training, coaching and mentoring

Safeguarding commitment

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children within our care and expect all those employed by Shooting Stars Nurseries to share this commitment. All posts involve working with children and are therefore exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. You are required to declare any convictions that you may have, including those that would otherwise be regarded as 'spent' under this Act and all successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.

What we can offer you...

• Flexibility - Choice of employment contracts to support work-life balance.
• Financial – Competitive pay, generous childcare discount, annual pay & benefits review, paid holiday increasing with service and other extras to maximise your disposable income.
• Professional – In-house and external training, coaching, support and career progression opportunities across our network of 6 local nurseries.
• Wellbeing - Mental Health First Aid, EAP and Team Voice feedback sessions.
• Uniform, DBS check & dedicated team break room with free snacks and drinks