Nursery Deputy Manager

TN United Kingdom; St Albans; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A thriving nursery seeks an enthusiastic Deputy Manager to lead a dedicated team in a nurturing environment. This role offers the chance to inspire children through engaging play while ensuring high-quality education and care. You will manage daily operations, support staff development, and promote a successful business within the community. Join a family-friendly atmosphere where your contributions will help children flourish and families feel secure. This is an exciting opportunity for those passionate about early childhood education and management.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Employee of the Month gift voucher

Access to in-house online training

Ongoing development and training

Qualifications

• Full and relevant level 3 qualification as defined by the Department of Education.
• Minimum of 2 years post-qualifying experience and 1 year management experience.

Responsibilities

• Support operational management of nursery facilities and staff.
• Assist with training, mentoring, and supervision of the staff team.

Skills

Management Skills

Childcare Knowledge

Communication Skills

Decision Making

Education

Level 3 Qualification in Early Years

Paediatric First Aid Certificate

Safeguarding Training

Job description

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Banana Moon St Albans is a thriving nursery looking for an enthusiastic, energetic and motivational Deputy Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to help lead a happy nursery where we focus on encouraging children to be children, learning through fun and engaging play. You will be working with a dedicated team in a caring, family friendly, characterful, and stimulating environment which is inviting to children, families and staff.

Full Time Role

Job Purpose:

The Deputy Manager works closely with the Manager and may have responsibility as a Room Leader whilst also being expected to take responsibility for everyday management responsibilities in the absence of the Manager. The role requires the confidence to make decisions considering the reputation and financial aspects of the business whilst balancing a high degree of sensitivity to the needs of children and families.

To support operational management of the nursery facilities and staff, to ensure a high-quality education and care is delivered at all times. Responsible for company adherence to Banana Moon policies and procedures. Consistently meeting legislative requirements and following the Early Learning and Development Programme delivering standards which ensure highest possible inspection grading.

To assist with the training, support, mentoring, role modelling and supervision of the staff team, inspiring and leading ambitious practice. To create a safe, caring, and welcoming setting in which families are happy to entrust their child and where their child is encouraged and supported to flourish in an enabling and stimulating environment.

To promote a successful and profitable business, engaging with the local community and marketing the nursery to reach maximum occupancy whilst providing excellent customer care.

Acting as a named coordinator relevant to their skills or training as designated by the Nursery Manager.

Requirements

A full and relevant level 3 qualification as defined by the Department of Education on the Early Years Qualifications List.

DBS enhanced disclosure within the child workforce sector

Paediatric 12hr First Aid certificate

Safeguarding training and qualification

Minimum of 2 year’s post qualifying experience

Minimum of 1 year’s management experience

12- week induction programme

Managers Mandatory Training – two full days

Reflective Manager Training – one full day

Access to in house online training

EAP programme

Free on-site parking

Employee of the Month gift voucher

Part of a franchise – on going and continuous development and training

Salary from £27, 500 (negotiable depending on experience)