Nursery Deputy Manager

Flow Recruitment Ltd; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated childcare provider in Harrogate is looking for a Deputy Manager to support the implementation of the Early Years Foundation Stage and develop professional relationships with parents and local agencies. The ideal candidate will have childcare qualifications, previous management experience, and a solid understanding of safeguarding procedures. Benefits include career progression, professional training, and a 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

• Childcare and education qualification equivalent to NVQ level 3.
• Experience managing a nursery team preferred.
• Formal management qualification is desirable but not essential.
• Current First Aid qualification required.
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures essential.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation of the Early Years Foundation Stage.
• Promote partnership with parents and family members.
• Maintain professional relationships with Local Authority departments.
• Stay updated on childcare and education policies.
• Assist the Manager with nursery accounts and management information.

Skills

Childcare and education qualification equivalent to NVQ level 3

Previous experience of managing a room or team within a nursery setting

Current First Aid qualification

Sound understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)

Knowledge of safeguarding procedures

Job description

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 in. These environments provide fantastic opportunities for the children in our care to explore, play and learn. This working environment provides all of their team members with a warm, positive and friendly atmosphere.

Our client is looking to recruit a Deputy Manager.

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