Manager in Waiting - SE22 - 40 hours - £45,534 per annum

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Manager in Waiting - SE22 - 40 hours - £45,534 per annum, London

Job Location: London, United Kingdom

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Other

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Yes

Job Reference:

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8

Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

Job Description:

Job description

Manager in Waiting - SE22 - 40 hours - £45,534 per annum

This setting is looking for a manager in waiting for their lovely setting! Rated Outstanding by Ofsted, this welcoming setting provides Early Years education and care to children from birth to 5 years old. Located in East Dulwich, near East Dulwich and North Dulwich stations, it features spacious nurseries with separate rooms and gardens for babies, toddlers, and pre-schoolers. Children enjoy a varied timetable including cooking, Zumba, gardening, community trips, and more.

Benefits offered:

• Training, promotions, and competitive salary
• Generous pension scheme (7% from employer, 1% from employee)
• 70% discount on childcare fees
• Up to 35 days off annually, including bank holidays, Christmas break, and birthday leave
• Sector-leading parental leave
• Additional benefits like shopping discounts, app access, conferences, and team celebrations

Candidate requirements:

• Level 3 qualification in childcare or higher
• Right to work in the UK
• Availability to work year-round
• Strong work ethic and positive attitude
• Ability to safeguard and protect children

Key duties include:

• Leading nursery teams to deliver outstanding care
• Driving employee engagement, retention, and performance
• Collaborating with Recruitment and HR for staffing
• Mentoring staff to ensure high-quality practice
• Acting as Designated Safeguarding Lead
• Developing talent pipelines and succession plans
• Implementing commercial strategies to grow the nursery
• Managing finances, staffing, health and safety
• Working with parents and sharing ideas across settings
• Providing training and development opportunities