Nursery Deputy Manager

Bright Horizons; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Une organisation reconnue pour sa culture basée sur l'honnêteté et le travail d'équipe recrute un Deputy Manager pour sa crèche à Cambridge. Ce rôle implique de diriger une équipe et d'assurer la qualité des soins éducatifs, tout en favorisant le développement professionnel. Un environnement axé sur le soutien et l'inclusion vous attend, avec des bénéfices tels qu'un programme de développement professionnel et un congé parental amélioré.

Benefits

75% de réduction sur les frais de garde pour le premier enfant

Congés parentaux améliorés

25 jours de congés annuels, plus jours fériés

Accès à un programme de développement professionnel

Avantages financiers incluant consultations médicales virtuelles 24/7

Qualifications

• Expérience dans un rôle de leadership en Early Years.
• Connaissance approfondie de Safeguarding et Child Protection.
• Capacité à établir des partenariats solides avec collègues et parents.

Responsibilities

• Diriger, encadrer et inspirer une équipe pour offrir des soins d'excellence.
• Agir en tant que Responsable de la protection des enfants.
• Gérer le fonctionnement quotidien de la crèche et maintenir des politiques de protection.

Skills

Leadership

Safeguarding

Child Protection

Communication

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

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Nursery – Bright Horizons Wolfson Court Day Nursery & Pre-School

Salary – From £34,695 per annum

Location – Cambridge

Are you looking to work for an organisation whose culture is driven by our HEART principles – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork? Where you can be yourself, feel supported, and help to make a difference to the next generation? Somewhere you can say: “I did that.”

We’re looking for a Deputy Manager to join our Wolfson Court Nursery which is nestled in a secluded area near the city centre. The nursery boasts excellent transport links, with on-site parking, proximity to the M11 and A14, and just a 5-minute walk from the nearest bus stop.

From £34,695 per annum

Childcare discount of 75% for first child*

Enhanced parental leave

25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure. Ability to also purchase additional leave*

Pension

Financial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual GP appointments, early access to wages, and more

Professional development programme access for every stage of your career, including access to a careers coach

Shift options: 40 hours over 5 days

*Subject to T&Cs

The Role

As a Deputy Manager, you will lead, mentor, support, and inspire a team to deliver exception care and education. You will act as Designated Safeguarding Lead, overseeing day to day running of the nursery and management of safeguarding and child protection policies. You will contribute to succession planning, training, and supporting team professional development plans, maintain strong partnerships with colleagues, parents, and other professionals (such as the Local Authority), and support the commercial success of the nursery through retention, occupancy growth, and maintaining budgets.

What we’re looking for

Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification

Experience within an Early Years leadership role (ideally as a Deputy Manager, Assistant Manager, Third in Charge or similar)

Experience of participating with a regulatory inspection, leading to a ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’ outcome

Confident decision maker, with previous experience providing support and leadership to others

Strong knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding, Child Protection, and the wider legislative requirements for working with children

Ability to develop trust and strong working partnerships with both colleagues and parents/ carers

Ability to use a variety of communication techniques with both children and adults

We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants. Please note, due to our sector all roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS.

If you want to make a difference, with a company who has been voted Great Place to Work every year since 2006, apply today!

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We look forward to receiving your application!