Nursery Deputy Manager

Flow Sports Personnel Ltd; Knox; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Training access

Childcare discount 60%

Maternity/Paternity leave

Wellbeing programme

Rewards & recognition

Refer-a-friend bonus

Birthday off

Job summary

Flow Sports Personnel Ltd is seeking a Deputy Nursery Manager to join a nurturing childcare environment focused on EYFS outcomes and staff development. You will lead a room or team, implement EYFS planning, and build strong partnerships with parents and local authorities.

In return you’ll enjoy genuine career progression, access to professional training, generous childcare discounts, enhanced leave, and a supportive wellbeing programme as part of a friendly, values-driven team.

Qualifications

• NVQ level 3 in childcare and education is required.
• Experience managing a room or team within a nursery setting.
• Formal management qualification is desirable but not essential.
• Current First Aid qualification.
• Sound understanding of EYFS.
• Thorough knowledge of safeguarding procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of the EYFS.
• Oversee planning and record-keeping for the room or team.
• Promote partnerships with parents and carers.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with local authorities, regulatory bodies, and other agencies.
• Stay updated with developments in childcare and education policies.
• Assist with nursery accounts and prepare for staff and parent meetings.

Education

NVQ level 3 in childcare and education

Job description

Imagine working in an environment where your passion for childcare and education is not only recognised but celebrated. Our client, renowned for their commitment to high-quality care and exceptional outcomes for children, offers a unique setting where both children and staff thrive. Each bespoke nursery is designed to create stimulating, engaging spaces that foster growth and development, providing an ideal backdrop for your professional journey.

As a Deputy Nursery Manager, you will step into a role that promises a warm, positive, and friendly atmosphere. This is more than just a job; it's a chance to make a significant impact on young lives while advancing your career.

• genuine career progression
• access to professional training
• a generous 60% childcare discount
• enhanced maternity/paternity leave
• a supportive health and wellbeing programme
• rewards and recognition
• a refer-a-friend bonus scheme
• your birthday off

Candidates should possess a childcare and education qualification equivalent to NVQ level 3, along with previous experience managing a room or team within a nursery setting. While a formal management qualification is desirable, it is not essential. A current First Aid qualification, a sound understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), and thorough knowledge of safeguarding procedures are required.

• Childcare and education qualification equivalent to NVQ level 3
• Previous experience managing a room or team within a nursery setting
• Formal management qualification (desirable, not essential)
• Current First Aid qualification
• Sound understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
• Thorough knowledge of safeguarding procedures

In this role, you will support the implementation of the EYFS, oversee planning and record-keeping, and promote partnerships with parents and carers. You will also develop and maintain professional relationships with local authorities, regulatory bodies, and other agencies. Staying updated with current developments in childcare and education policies, assisting with nursery accounts, and preparing for staff and parent meetings are key responsibilities.

• Support the implementation of the EYFS
• Oversee planning and record-keeping
• Promote partnerships with parents and carers
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with local authorities, regulatory bodies, and other agencies
• Stay updated with current developments in childcare and education policies
• Assist with nursery accounts
• Prepare for staff and parent meetings

Take the next step in your career with a role that offers not just professional growth but a chance to be part of a nurturing community. Your skills and dedication will be truly valued.