Nursery Deputy Head

Buttercups Day Nursery; Acton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A childcare provider in Acton seeks a qualified Early Years Practitioner for a Deputy Manager position. You will support the Nursery Head and manage staff, ensuring quality education and safeguarding for children. The ideal candidate will have an appropriate qualification in early years education and skills in team management and communication. The position offers a 4-day workweek option and various employee benefits, including training opportunities and childcare discounts.

Benefits

Career path and promotion prospects

33 days holidays per year

Further Training opportunities

4-day week option

50% Discount on Childcare Fees

Fun social events

Bonuses and vouchers

Discounts on high street shops

Wellbeing Centre

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Qualified in Early Years education.
• Experience managing teams.
• Strong knowledge of EYFS and children's development.

Responsibilities

• Support the Nursery Head across all areas.
• Cover for the Nursery Head as needed.
• Build relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.
• Promote child welfare and follow safeguarding procedures.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Team management

Planning skills

Energy and passion for teaching

Education

NVQ/Cache Level 3 Diploma in Early Years

NNEB

Montessori Diploma

Early Years Degree or QTS

Job description

We are looking for a qualified and experienced Early Years Practitioner who is ready for a Deputy Manager position. You will be responsible for:

• Supporting the Nursery Head in all areas;
• Covering for the Nursery Head when necessary;
• Building excellent relationships with children, parents and colleagues;
• Delivering our ‘Learning through play’ ethos;
• Promoting child welfare and ensuring all safeguarding procedures are followed.

Benefits

• Great career path and promotion prospects;
• 33 days holidays per year with additional day for your birthday;
• Further Training including in Forest School Leadership and Montessori;
• 4-day week option;
• Discount on Childcare Fees (50% from day one increasing to 66% with service);
• Fun social events throughout the year and an annual Christmas party;
• Celebration of hard work – bonuses, vouchers and social events;
• Discounts on high street shops such as Asda, Currys and PC World;
• Wellbeing Centre;
• Employee Assistance Programme.

What you will bring

• NVQ/Cache Level 3 Diploma in Early Years, NNEB, Montessori Diploma, Early Years Degree or QTS;
• Experience in managing teams;
• Experience in dealing with external organisations;
• Strong knowledge of EYFS and children’s learning and development;
• Excellent interpersonal skills;
• Self-motivation, innovation and a positive outlook;
• Good verbal and written communication skills;
• Strong planning and organisational skills;
• Lots of energy; and above all,
• A passion for delivering amazing educational experiences to children.