Nursery Deputy Manager

Flow Recruitment; Teddington; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursery in Teddington is seeking a Deputy Nursery Manager to promote children's learning in a nurturing environment. The role involves overseeing nursery operations, managing a dedicated team, and ensuring high standards of care. With various employee benefits offered, this position is ideal for someone passionate about childhood development.

Benefits

Up to 28 days holiday a year

Free smart uniform

Free daily lunch and drinks

Ongoing CPD opportunities

Guidance and support from skilled team members

Fun company events

Cycle to work scheme - discounts on cycles

Childcare discount

Health & wellbeing programme

Flexible hours

Qualifications

• Experience in nursery management or similar role.
• Strong interpersonal skills for effective team leadership.
• Commitment to high standards of childcare.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe and stimulating learning environment.
• Manage daily operations of the nursery.
• Support the Nursery Manager and lead the team.

Job description

Our client’s Nursery provides a nurturing environment for children up to age 5, focusing on physical, intellectual, and social development. Their team supports each child’s growth inacaringsetting.

The nursery follows the Early Years Foundation Stage framework, tailoring activities to each child’s needs. Outdoor play enhances physical, cognitive, and social skills, encouraging explorationandcreativity.

Our client is looking to recruit a Deputy Nursery Manager.

As a Deputy Nursery Manager you will be responsible for:

•Playing a key role in creating a safe, welcoming and stimulating environment that promotes children’s learning
•You will effectively manage the day to day running of the nursery delivering outstanding standards of care and education in partnership with colleagues, parents and children
•Be accountable for meeting all objectives and nursery targets with a commercial and people focus, ensuring the nursery if efficient and profitable
•Support the Nursery Manager on managing the nursery team with a positive and passionate outlook, being able to deal with any conflict resolution while developing yourself and others through professional development and monitoring performance
•Deputise in the absence of the Nursery Manager where appropriate
•Be happy to be big on our differences and maintain minimum operating standards
•You will be big on inspiring, exciting, and challenging colleagues to deliver the best childcare and education.

Our client offers the following benefits:

• Up to 28 days holiday a year

• Free smart uniform

• Free daily lunch and drinks

• Ongoing CPD opportunities

• Guidance and support from highly skilled and experienced team members

• Fun company events

• Cycle to work scheme - discounts on cycles

• Childcare discount

• Health & wellbeing programme

• Flexible hours

Successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.