Nursery Deputy Manager

Flow Recruitment; Leeds; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Professional training

Pension

Childcare discount

Parental leave

Rewards programme

Refer a friend

Birthday day off

Health & wellbeing

Job summary

Flow Recruitment represents a client delivering high-quality childcare across bespoke nurseries in Leeds. They seek a Senior Deputy Nursery Manager to lead a team, oversee EYFS planning and safeguarding, and foster strong partnerships with parents and authorities.

The ideal candidate will have NVQ level 3 in childcare and education, prior nursery management experience, Current First Aid, and solid EYFS knowledge. A management qualification is desirable. Benefits available.

Qualifications

• NVQ level 3 childcare and education or equivalent.
• Experience managing a room or team in a nursery.
• Formal management qualification desirable.
• Current First Aid qualification.
• Strong understanding of EYFS.
• Sound safeguarding knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation of EYFS, overseeing planning and records.
• Promote partnerships with parents/carers and families.
• Develop professional relationships with Local Authority, regulatory bodies and other agencies.
• Stay updated on childcare and education policy developments.
• Assist with nursery accounts and management information.
• Assist with staff and parent meetings and events.

Skills

Team management

First Aid

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding procedures

Education

NVQ level 3 in childcare and education

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 are 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 Senior Deputy Manager.

Senior Deputy Nursery 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

Senior Deputy Nursery Manager – 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 Include:

• 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