Nursery Deputy Manager

Flow Sports Personnel Ltd; Dacorum; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

60% childcare discount

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Health & wellbeing programme

Refer-a-friend bonus scheme

Birthday off

Rewards and recognition

Career progression

Professional training

Job summary

Flow Sports Personnel Ltd is seeking a Deputy Nursery Manager to lead a nursery team within a supportive, caring environment. The role focuses on coordinating EYFS activities, planning, and fostering strong partnerships with parents and carers.

Ideal candidates will have an NVQ level 3 equivalent, prior room or team management experience, and be familiar with EYFS and safeguarding procedures. A First Aid qualification is required. A management qualification is desirable but not essential.

Qualifications

• Requires childcare and education qualification equivalent to NVQ level 3.
• Experience managing a room or team within a nursery setting.

Responsibilities

• Support EYFS implementation, oversee planning and record-keeping.
• Promote partnerships with parents and carers and maintain professional relationships with authorities and agencies.
• Stay updated with childcare/education policy developments and assist with nursery accounts; prepare staff and parent meetings.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Planning & organisation

Communication

Education

NVQ level 3 equivalent

Job description

Imagine working in an environment where your passion for childcare and education is not only recognised but celebrated. Our client, renowned for their commitment to high-quality care and exceptional outcomes for children, offers a unique setting where both children and staff thrive. Each bespoke nursery is designed to create stimulating, engaging spaces that foster growth and development, providing an ideal backdrop for your professional journey.

As a Deputy Nursery Manager, you will step into a role that promises a warm, positive, and friendly atmosphere. This is more than just a job; it's a chance to make a significant impact on young lives while advancing your career.

The benefits are extensive, including genuine career progression, access to professional training, a generous 60% childcare discount, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, and a supportive health and wellbeing programme. Additionally, enjoy rewards and recognition, a refer-a-friend bonus scheme, and even your birthday off.

• genuine career progression
• access to professional training
• a generous 60% childcare discount
• enhanced maternity/paternity leave
• a supportive health and wellbeing programme
• rewards and recognition
• a refer-a-friend bonus scheme
• your birthday off

Candidates should possess a childcare and education qualification equivalent to NVQ level 3, along with previous experience managing a room or team within a nursery setting. While a formal management qualification is desirable, it is not essential. A current First Aid qualification, a sound understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), and thorough knowledge of safeguarding procedures are required.

• Candidates should possess a childcare and education qualification equivalent to NVQ level 3, along with previous experience managing a room or team within a nursery setting.
• While a formal management qualification is desirable, it is not essential.
• A current First Aid qualification, a sound understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), and thorough knowledge of safeguarding procedures are required.

In this role, you will support the implementation of the EYFS, oversee planning and record-keeping, and promote partnerships with parents and carers. You will also develop and maintain professional relationships with local authorities, regulatory bodies, and other agencies. Staying updated with current developments in childcare and education policies, assisting with nursery accounts, and preparing for staff and parent meetings are key responsibilities.

• In this role, you will support the implementation of the EYFS, oversee planning and record-keeping, and promote partnerships with parents and carers.
• You will also develop and maintain professional relationships with local authorities, regulatory bodies, and other agencies.
• Staying updated with current developments in childcare and education policies, assisting with nursery accounts, and preparing for staff and parent meetings are key responsibilities.