Nursery Deputy Manager

Flow Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A nursery care provider in Greater London is seeking an experienced childcare manager to oversee the implementation of the Early Years Foundation Stage and manage team responsibilities. Ideal candidates will have a childcare qualification equivalent to NVQ level 3, team management experience, and a sound understanding of childcare policies. This role offers career progression opportunities and a range of employee benefits including training, pension scheme, and 60% childcare discount.

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

Qualifications

• Must have experience managing a room or team within a nursery setting.
• A current First Aid qualification is required.
• Sound understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of the Early Years Foundation Stage.
• Promote partnership with parents/carers.
• Maintain professional relationships with relevant authorities.

Skills

Childcare management

Team leadership

First Aid

Understanding of EYFS

Safeguarding procedures

Education

NVQ level 3 in childcare and education

Formal management qualification

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 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