Nursery Deputy Manager

Compass Associates; Greater London; Sur place; GBP 41 000 - 50 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Compass Associates is assisting with the recruitment of a Nursery Deputy Manager for a South London nursery. The role focuses on supporting the Nursery Manager in day-to-day operations, safeguarding and delivering high-quality early years care for children from 3 months to 5 years.

The ideal candidate is an experienced early years professional with strong leadership, communication and team-building skills, who can drive excellent standards and foster positive relationships with children,

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a nursery or early years setting.
• Passion for high-quality care, learning and development.
• Ability to support leadership and day-to-day management.
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and children's wellbeing.

Responsabilités

• Support Nursery Manager with day-to-day running of the setting.
• Contribute to maintaining high standards of care and safeguarding.
• Develop and lead staff to deliver outstanding care and learning.

Connaissances

Nursery experience

Early years leadership

Safeguarding knowledge

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Team motivation

Staff development

Description du poste

Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum, depending on experience

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Workplace: On-site

The Role

An established and highly regarded nursery in South London is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Nursery Deputy Manager to join its dedicated team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an early years professional who is passionate about providing high-quality care, education and learning experiences for young children.

The nursery caters for children from 3 months to 5 years, providing a warm, stimulating and safe environment where children are encouraged to build confidence, develop independence and reach their full potential.

As Deputy Manager, you will play an important role in supporting the Nursery Manager with the effective day-to-day running of the setting, while helping to maintain the highest standards of care, safeguarding and early years practice.

About the Nursery

The nursery is part of an established and growing group of early years settings, committed to creating a fun, nurturing and supportive environment for children and their families.

The setting benefits from bright, spacious indoor rooms and excellent outdoor areas, providing children with a wide range of opportunities for creative play, exploration and development.

You will be joining an experienced and motivated team that places children's physical, emotional and developmental wellbeing at the centre of everything they do.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a confident and passionate early years professional who:

• Has previous experience working within a nursery or early years setting.
• Is passionate about delivering outstanding care, learning and development opportunities for children.
• Has the confidence and ability to support the leadership and day-to-day management of a nursery.
• Can motivate, support and work effectively with a team.
• Has a strong understanding of safeguarding and children's wellbeing.
• Is committed to maintaining high standards of practice and provision.
• Has excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Is approachable, enthusiastic and able to build strong relationships with children, parents and colleagues.

What's on Offer

• Salary of up to £45,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• On-site role based in South London.
• Opportunity to join an established and growing early years organisation.
• Supportive and professional working environment.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the development, wellbeing and learning of young children.
• Excellent transport links across South London and the surrounding areas.

Location

The nursery is based in South London, with convenient transport links across the capital and surrounding areas.

The role is easily commutable from Bromley, Croydon, Crystal Palace, Dulwich, Greenwich, Lewisham, Orpington, Peckham, Streatham and Wimbledon.

References

Compass Associates is acting as the recruitment partner for this position.

If this role isn't the right opportunity for you but you know someone who could be a great fit, we offer £500 in vouchers for every successful recommendation.

For further information about this opportunity, please contact Roberto on 023 9421 4486 or email [e-mail].