Nursery Deputy Manager

Happy Nurses; Egham; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A childcare provider in Egham is seeking a Nursery Deputy Manager to lead a team and ensure the nursery operates smoothly. This full-time role requires a minimum Level 3 childcare qualification and experience in a nursery. Ideal candidates will be passionate, positive role models with excellent communication skills. Salary is £30,000 per annum. Benefits include a company pension and on-site parking.

Benefits

Company pension

On-site parking

Referral programme

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 childcare qualification is essential.
• Experience in a nursery setting with children under 5 is desirable.
• Extensive knowledge of the current EYFS.
• Must have a current and clean DBS certificate.

Responsibilities

• Lead and ensure the nursery runs smoothly.
• Caring for children's hygiene needs.
• Observing and planning for children's individual needs.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Teamwork

ICT skills

Education

Level 3 childcare qualification

GCSE or equivalent

Job description

Role Overview

We are seeking a Nursery Deputy Manager. Please only apply if you have a minimum Level 3 childcare qualification alongside experience as a room leader or deputy. The role involves working both in the office and in the rooms. This role is full time, working 40 hours per week – salary £30,000 per annum.

Main Duties

• Leading and working as part of a team to ensure the nursery runs smoothly and efficiently.
• Caring for all children and ensuring their personal and hygiene needs are met daily.
• Ensuring the children are happy, settled and content.
• Observing, assessing and planning for the children’s individual needs, ensuring their development is continuously monitored and creating opportunities for children to progress.
• Keeping up to date and informed of legislation in relation to early education and ensuring that all paperwork is in keeping with the EYFS and Ofsted Requirements.
• Becoming familiarised with the nursery's policies and procedures and working within these.
• Sharing creative ideas and willingly involving your team in decision‑making for the classroom (e.g., activities/planning); delegating tasks to your team to ensure your forming professional and friendly partnerships with parents and forming secure relationships with the children.

Requirements

• A minimum Level 3 childcare qualification is essential.
• Previous experience of deputising in a nursery setting with children under the age of 5 is desirable or having worked as a room leader.
• Being a positive role model to your team.
• Extensive knowledge of the current EYFS.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Being passionate, motivated, able to work well within a team and to adapt to a fun and inspiring way of working.
• Good ICT skills.
• We take safeguarding very seriously; a current and clean Disclosure Barring Services (DBS) certificate is essential.

Applicants for posts within the setting are clearly informed that the positions are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Please apply with your CV and we will return to you within 3 working days.

Job Types

Full-time, Permanent

Pay

£30,000.00 per year

Benefits

• Company pension
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Education & Experience

• GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
• Nursery: 1 year (preferred)
• Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
• Management: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification

• Driving Licence (preferred)