Nursery Deputy Manager

Flow Recruitment Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A childcare services provider in the City of London seeks an experienced nursery manager to oversee a team, implement the Early Years Foundation Stage, and engage with parents. The ideal candidate will have a childcare qualification, management experience, and a good understanding of safeguarding procedures. This role offers career progression opportunities, professional training access, and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Access to professional training

Pension scheme

60% childcare discount

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Birthday off

Qualifications

• Experience in managing a room or team within a nursery setting.
• A formal management qualification is desirable.
• Thorough knowledge of safeguarding procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of the Early Years Foundation Stage.
• Promote partnership with parents/carers.
• Maintain professional relationships with Local Authority departments.

Skills

Childcare and education qualification equivalent to NVQ level 3

Experience managing a team within a nursery setting

Current First Aid qualification

Understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)

Knowledge of safeguarding procedures

Education

Childcare and education qualification equivalent to NVQ level 3

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. 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.

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

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