Nursery Deputy Manager

Little Elms Daycare; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Little Elms Daycare is seeking an experienced Deputy Manager to oversee operations at their Lee Nursery. This role entails supporting the Nursery Manager, ensuring a safe environment for children while also providing educational oversight. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Early Years childcare, excellent communication skills, and a genuine passion for early childhood education, all within a family-run setting that values staff development.

Benefits

Service recognition awards

Free hot daily lunch

Employee Assistance Programme (BUPA)

Support for higher qualifications

Internal promotion opportunities

Free Uniform

New starter goody bag

Fantastic transport links

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year's experience in a Leadership role.
• Excellent understanding of EYFS & statutory framework.
• Ability to use own initiative required.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Nursery Manager in overall nursery management.
• Providing a safe, stimulating, and educational environment.
• Floating role across various rooms with SENCO responsibilities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

Initiative

Coaching and Mentoring

Passion for Child Interaction

Education

Level 3 qualification in Early Years childcare

Job description

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We are a leading family run group of 11 established Nurseries across South London, since opening back in 2009. Little Elms has had the pleasure in supporting numerous employees grow from strength to strength, both personally and professionally, changing roles and locations in order to meet personal and professional goals. We create a culture of staff appreciation, supporting each other EVERY day by recognizing teams as our most valued asset.

We continuously look for new ways to reward our Little Elms employees. From ongoing additions to our benefits package (including our quarterly bonuses) to introducing a whole new wellness programme, we want everyone to enjoy their time at work, as well as being happy in their personal life.

About the Deputy Manager role

We are currently looking for a skilled, experienced and motivated Deputy Manager for our beautiful nursery in Lee Nursery. This is an ideal opportunity for a Senior Room Manager to take the next step in their career or a current Deputy looking to take on a new exciting role. The day-to-day role will include supporting the Nursery Manager in the overall running of the Nursery, whilst providing and ensuring a safe, stimulating and educational environment for the children and staff. This position will be a floating role, where you will also be based in various rooms and be able to take on the responsibilities of a SENCO.

Our Nursery offers state-of-the-art facilities, combining bright and spacious indoor rooms along with fabulous outdoor areas.

You can earn up to £39,000 per annum, depending on experience, working 40 hours per week.

To be considered for the Nursery Deputy Manager role you must have:

• At least 1 years’ experience in a Leadership role or equivalent
• Level 3 or above qualification in Early Years childcare
• Excellent knowledge & understanding of the EYFS & Statutory framework
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Ability to use your own initiative
• Your passion to be shown in your day-to-day interaction with children
• Coaching & mentoring abilities

Little Elms amazing benefits for you -

• Excellent rates of pay.
• Service recognition awards – get an extra day’s annual leave, for each year worked
• Free, hot daily lunch prepared by our Skilled Nursery Chefs each day you work
• Free access to our Employee Assistance Programme (provided by BUPA)
• Support to gain higher qualifications
• Internal promotion opportunities across all of our 10 Nurseries
• Free Uniform
• New starter goody bag
• Fantastic transport links

Things you need to know –

• This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS Certificate and satisfactory employment references.
• The successful candidate will be required to undertake online safeguarding training and all positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
• Little Elms Daycare Nurseries are an Equal Opportunities Employer
• Little Elms Daycare Nurseries is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

* The welcome bonus will be paid in two instalments. £500 will be paid in the first salary payment after joining, then another £500 upon completion of probation (6 months, unless extended). The welcome bonus will be subject to normal Tax & NI deductions.

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Key Responsibilities

We are currently for a skilled and experienced Deputy Manager to be based in our Lee Nursery. The nursery offers state-of-the-art facilities, combining bright and spacious indoor rooms along with fabulous outdoor areas.
You can earn up to £39000 per annum, depending on experience, working Full time (40 hours per week) – 4 days a week.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• At least 1 years’ experience in a Leadership role or equivalent
• Level 3 or above qualification in Early Years childcare
• Excellent knowledge & understanding of the EYFS & Statutory framework
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Ability to use your own initiative
• Your passion to be shown in your day-to-day interaction with children
• Coaching & mentoring abilities

Little Elms is an established nursery that aims to provide the highest standards of care for children aged between 3 months and 5 years.
A family-run business, we believe that a fun and a caring environment is crucial to happy and healthy development.

Our nurseries offer state-of-the-art facilities, combining bright and spacious rooms indoors with fabulous outdoor areas. Our experienced and motivated team provides a stimulating yet safe environment for creative play. Little Elms takes pride in being a friendly setting in which each child’s physical, emotional and developmental needs are met. Every child is special and is encouraged to achieve his or her full potential in the precious pre-school years.

Established in 2009, we have 11 nurseries across South London.