Nursery Deputy Manager

Flow Recruitment Ltd; Broxbourne; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Job summary

Flow Recruitment Ltd is assisting a client in recruiting a Senior Deputy Nursery Manager. The role focuses on supporting EYFS implementation, overseeing planning and record keeping, and promoting strong partnerships with parents and carers.

The ideal candidate will have an NVQ level 3 equivalent in childcare, prior nursery management experience, and a solid understanding of safeguarding procedures. A formal management qualification is desirable but not essential.

Qualifications

• NVQ level 3 equivalent in childcare and education
• Experience managing a nursery room or team
• Formal management qualification desirable
• Solid understanding of EYFS
• Strong safeguarding procedures knowledge

Responsibilities

• Support implementation of the EYFS, overseeing planning and record keeping
• Promote and facilitate partnership with parents and carers
• Maintain professional relationships with Local Authority departments and regulatory bodies
• Stay updated on childcare and education policies and practices
• Assist with nursery accounts and management information
• Assist with staff, planning and parent meetings and events

Skills

Nursery management

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding

Education

NVQ level 3 equivalent

Job description

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 are 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 our 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 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 Include:

• Genuine opportunities for career progression