Nursery Deputy Manager

More2Riverside Ltd; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established nursery organization in Brighton is seeking a Deputy Nursery Manager to support operations, oversee teaching, and manage staff. Candidates should possess a level 3 qualification and relevant experience. The role offers competitive remuneration, including bonuses and training opportunities. This position emphasizes safeguarding children and inclusivity in the workplace.

Benefits

Up to 36 days of holiday

Free counselling

Pension contributions

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 3 years post qualification experience.
• Excellent knowledge of the EYFS.
• Experience supervising others in a nursery setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Nursery Manager in overseeing nursery operations.
• Manage staffing levels in the absence of the Nursery Manager.
• Oversee Teaching and Learning across the nursery.

Skills

Knowledge of EYFS

Excellent written and spoken English

Supervisory experience

Education

Minimum level 3 qualification

Job description

Overview

Salary: £28000-35000, plus annual bonus. £1500 joining bonus – paid £500 on joining, £500 at 3 months and £500 at 6 months if probation passed.

Hours: 38 hours per week over x4 days. The role is half office based and half overseeing/working in the rooms.

Probation Period: 6 months

Based in Greenwich, More2Childcare Nursery, this established and well-respected nursery (Ofsted Outstanding), has a brand new vacancy for a Deputy Nursery Manager. So if you’re currently a Room Leader, Third in Charge or existing Deputy Manager looking for a new challenge please get in touch. There is scope for the right person to be promoted to Nursery Manager if targets are met.

The nursery is at the heart of the community with a fabulous outdoor space and its excellent reputation means that its 95 places are in high demand.

Responsibilities

This exciting and varied job will challenge you as well as keeping you motivated. You’ll work closely with our staff teams to assist the Nursery Manager to help oversee the operation of the nursery to the highest standards, oversee Teaching and Learning, as well as acting as SENCO across the nursery.

You will manage the provision, including staffing levels in the absence of the Nursery Manager and work closely with all the Room Leaders to ensure that teaching and learning is of the highest calibre. You may be called upon to cover in rooms.

Qualifications & Experience

• You will have a minimum level 3 qualification with at least 3 years post qualification experience.
• You will have excellent knowledge of the EYFS and a good command of written and spoken English.
• You will have some supervisory experience.

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary, up to 36 days holiday (including bank holidays) after a qualifying period, free counselling, pension, excellent training and development opportunities, local perks and discounts.

How to apply / Additional information

For a full job description and for an informal chat about the role please apply now.

Notes

The duties and responsibilities in this job description are not restrictive and the post holder may be required to undertake any other duties which may be required from time to time. Any such duties should not, however, substantially change the general character of the post.

The post holder must carry out his/her duties with full regard to the setting’s Equal Opportunities policy and Health and Safety Procedures. More2childcare values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. As well as complying with Ofsted requirements and relevant legislation, safeguarding of children in More2childcare’s care is at the core of our organisation. All successful applicants will have an enhanced DBS check carried out. Failure to disclose any criminal convictions will result in instant dismissal/applicant disqualification. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.