Nursery Deputy Manager

Flow Sports Personnel Ltd; Taplow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A childcare services provider is seeking a Deputy Manager to enhance the quality care provided in bespoke nurseries. The ideal candidate will support the implementation of the Early Years Foundation Stage and work collaboratively with parents and local authorities. A childcare qualification and nursery management experience are crucial. This role offers genuine opportunities for career progression, professional training, and several benefits including childcare discounts.

Benefits

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

Health & wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Childcare qualification equivalent to NVQ level 3 required.
• Experience managing a room or team in a nursery setting is necessary.
• Formal management qualification is desirable but not essential.
• Current First Aid qualification needed.
• Sound understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage is important.
• Thorough knowledge of safeguarding procedures is required.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of the Early Years Foundation Stage.
• Promote partnership with parents and family members.
• Maintain professional relationships with Local Authority departments.
• Stay updated on childcare and education policies.
• Assist with maintaining nursery accounts.
• Help prepare and deliver meetings and events.

Skills

Childcare and education qualification equivalent to NVQ level 3

Previous nursery management experience

Understanding of EYFS

Knowledge of safeguarding procedures

Current First Aid qualification

Job description

Overview

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 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.

Qualifications

• 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

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

• 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
• Health & wellbeing support