Nursery Deputy Manager

Flow Recruitment Ltd; Birkenhead; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery care provider is seeking a Senior Deputy Manager to support the implementation of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Candidates must have a childcare qualification equivalent to NVQ level 3 and experience managing a team within a nursery. Enjoy a friendly working atmosphere with genuine opportunities for progression, professional training, and benefits including childcare discounts and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Genuine opportunities for career progression

Access to professional training

Pension scheme

60% childcare discount

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Rewards and recognition

Refer a friend Bonus Scheme

Birthday off

Health & wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Childcare and education qualification equivalent to NVQ level 3.
• Previous experience managing a nursery room or team.
• Current First Aid qualification.
• Sound understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Thorough knowledge of safeguarding procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation of EYFS, including planning and record-keeping.
• Promote partnership with parents/carers.
• Develop relationships with Local Authority and regulatory bodies.
• Stay updated on childcare policies and practices.
• Assist Manager with accurate accounts for the nursery.
• Help prepare and deliver staff and parent meetings.

Skills

Childcare and education qualification equivalent to NVQ level 3

Management experience in a nursery setting

Understanding of Early Years Foundation Stage

Knowledge of safeguarding procedures

Education

Childcare and education qualification

Formal management qualification (desirable)

Job description

Overview

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 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 their 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 current First Aid qualification
• 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

• Genuine opportunities for career progression
• Access to professional training
• Pension scheme
• 60% childcare discount
• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
• Rewards and recognition
• Refer a friend Bonus Scheme
• Birthday off
• Health & wellbeing support