Nursery Deputy Manager

About Early Years Ltd.; London Borough of Southwark; Sur place; GBP 32 000 - 42 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Career progression

Pension scheme

Childcare discount

Parental leave

Rewards program

Refer a friend bonus

Birthday leave

Wellbeing support

Résumé du poste

About Early Years Ltd. operates bespoke nurseries that provide stimulating, engaging spaces for children to grow and develop. The Deputy Nursery Manager will lead a team, support EYFS implementation, and maintain strong partnerships with parents, carers and regulatory bodies.

The role offers progression opportunities, pension, and enhanced maternity/paternity leave as part of a supportive, caring environment for staff and children alike.

Qualifications

• NVQ level 3 childcare qualification
• Experience managing a nursery room or team
• Management qualification desirable but not essential
• Current First Aid certificate
• Strong EYFS understanding
• Solid safeguarding knowledge

Responsabilités

• Oversee EYFS planning and record keeping
• Promote partnerships with parents and carers
• Maintain professional relationships with Local Authority and regulators
• Stay updated on childcare policy developments
• Support with nursery accounts and management information
• Assist with staff planning meetings and events

Connaissances

People management

First Aid

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding

Parent partnership

Formation

NVQ Level 3 childcare

Management qualification desirable

Description du poste

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 Deputy Manager.

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

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