Nursery Assistant Manager. Job in Lewisham Education & Training Jobs

Happywoods Nursery Lewisham; City Of London; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A local nursery in London is seeking a Nursery Assistant Manager to oversee daily operations and support staff while fostering a nurturing and educational environment. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in childcare, strong communication skills, and leadership abilities. This full-time role offers a competitive salary ranging from £33,000 to £34,000 per year, along with various benefits including additional leave, childcare support, and a company pension.

Benefits

Additional leave

Childcare support

Company events

Company pension

Cycle to work scheme

Discounted or free food

Employee discount

Employee mentoring programme

Free flu jabs

Free parking

Health & wellbeing programme

Referral programme

Qualifications

• Experience working with young children in a Nursery setting (at least 3 years).
• Strong communication skills in English, both verbal and written.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently while maintaining an organized approach.

Responsibilities

• Support nursery teams with in-room practice.
• Conduct and document child and peer-to-peer observations.
• Maintain and update child reports and learning journals.
• Manage relationships with stakeholders and ensure compliance with education standards.

Skills

Childcare skills

Strong communication skills

Leadership qualities

Organizational skills

Education

Recognized qualification in Childcare or Early Childhood Education

GCSE or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Nursery Assistant Manager

About us HappyWoods nursery has successfully achieved a good rating across all of its areas within the EYFS framework for all of its nurseries and has also been awarded in the last 5 years "Top 20 day care nursery in London". This is an ideal opportunity for a Senior Room Manager to take the next step in their career or a current Deputy looking to take on a new exciting role. The day-to-day role will include supporting the Nursery Manager in the overall running of the Nursery, whilst providing and ensuring a safe, stimulating and educational environment for the children and staff.

Summary

As a Nursery Deputy, you will be instrumental in fostering a nurturing and educational environment for young children. Reporting to the Nursery Manager, your primary responsibilities will include overseeing daily operations, supporting staff, and ensuring compliance with early childhood education standards. Your core skills in childcare and communication will be essential in building relationships with children and parents alike. Additionally, your leadership abilities will help guide a dedicated team in delivering high-quality care and education. Join us in making a positive impact on the lives of children during their formative years.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the nursery teams with in-room practice
• Activity planning - develop and implement engaging and educational activities
• Observations - conduct and document child and peer-to-peer observations
• Maintain and update child reports and our online learning journal (I-Connect)
• Parent consultations - arrange and conduct regular child progress meetings
• Displays on site - update, review, refine
• Lunch covers management - oversee and supervise as necessary to ensure all children are well supervised
• Nursery stock
• Relationship management - foster and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders
• On site monitoring - monitor and report on-site operational aspects such as utilities
• Ofsted-readiness - assist Manager in preparing for inspections, including updates to the EYFS framework

Qualifications

• Experience working with young children in a Nursery setting (at least 3 years)
• A recognised qualification in Childcare or Early Childhood Education
• Strong communication skills in English, both verbal and written
• Leadership qualities to guide and support other staff members
• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently while maintaining an organised approach

Summary (continued)

As a Nursery Deputy, you will be instrumental in fostering a nurturing and educational environment for young children. Reporting to the Nursery Manager, your primary responsibilities will include overseeing daily operations, supporting staff, and ensuring compliance with early childhood education standards. Your core skills in childcare and communication will be essential in building relationships with children and parents alike. Additionally, your leadership abilities will help guide a dedicated team in delivering high-quality care and education. Join us in making a positive impact on the lives of children during their formative years.

Details

• Job Type: Full-time
• Pay: 33,000.00- 34,000.00 per year
• Benefits:
  • Additional leave
  • Childcare
  • Company events
  • Company pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Discounted or free food
  • Employee discount
  • Employee mentoring programme
  • Free flu jabs
  • Free parking
  • Health & wellbeing programme
  • On-site parking
  • Referral programme
• Education:
• GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
• Experience: Childcare: 3 years (required)
• Work authorisation: United Kingdom (required)
• Work Location: In person