Nursery Deputy Manager

Richborough Nursery Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable nursery and pre-school in Greater London is seeking a Deputy Manager to support daily operations, ensuring a safe environment and promoting children’s development. Candidates should have experience working with children and strong communication skills. The role includes leading the team and ensuring compliance with regulations while fostering positive relationships with parents.

Benefits

Company events

Company pension

Employee discount

Health & wellbeing programme

Store discount

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in a nursery or early childhood setting is essential.
• Strong knowledge of early childhood education principles and practices.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Promoting high-quality care through positive role modelling.
• Support the nursery manager in the day-to-day operations.
• Step in as acting manager in the absence of the nursery manager.

Skills

Experience working with children in a nursery or early childhood setting

Excellent communication skills in English

Proven leadership abilities

Strong knowledge of early childhood education principles

Passion for childcare

Job description

Company Overview

Richborough Nursery is an established nursery and pre-school that provides a nurturing home environment for children. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted. We have wonderfully supportive teams and generous staff to child ratios to ensure our team have the time and resource to deliver the best quality care and education.

Summary

We are seeking a Deputy Manager to join our dynamic team at Richborough Nursery. In this role, you will play a vital part in supporting the daily operations of our nursery, ensuring a safe and stimulating environment for children while promoting their growth and development.

Responsibilities

• Promoting high-quality care through positive role modelling, implementing effective assessment and planning processes and continuous reflective practice
• Support the nursery manager in the day-to-day operations and overall management of the nursery
• Step in as acting manager in the absence of the nursery manager
• Lead, motivate and support the nursery team; fostering a positive, collaborative and productive work environment
• Ensure compliance with Ofsted, EYFS and Safeguarding by implementing and upholding the nursery’s policies and procedures
• Support the professional development of practitioners through regular training, mentoring and supervision meetings and appraisals
• Build and maintain positive relationships with parents and carers
• Assist with scheduling, staffing rotas and other administrative tasks
• Supporting rooms to adhere to the statutory ratio requirements

Requirements

• Experience working with children in a nursery or early childhood setting is essential
• Strong knowledge of early childhood education principles and practices
• Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written
• Proven leadership abilities with experience managing teams effectively
• A passion for childcare and commitment to children's development

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Benefits

• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Store discount