Nursery Deputy Manager - Lead Early Years Team

Bright Horizons Early Education & Preschool; Farnham; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare discount 50%

Bonus up to £1,500 (OFSted outcomes)

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave + bank holidays +

Pension

Wellbeing benefits including 24/7 GP

Career development programme

Subject to TCs

Job summary

Bright Horizons Farnham Day Nursery and Preschool is hiring a Third in Charge in Farnham, Surrey. You will lead and mentor a team to deliver exceptional care and education, ensuring safeguarding and strong partnerships with families.

The role requires a Level 3+ Early Years qualification and prior experience in a similar setting. The post involves safeguarding duties and driving occupancy; we welcome applicants who can support our HEART values.

Qualifications

• Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification.
• Previous experience in Early Years settings (Third in Charge/Room Leader/Early Years Educator or similar).
• Confident decision maker with leadership experience and ability to support others.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding, child protection and relevant legislation for working with children.
• Ability to build trust and strong partnerships with colleagues and parents/carers.
• Excellent communication with both children and adults.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, support and inspire a team to deliver high-quality care and education.
• Promote child welfare, health and safety, safeguarding and partnerships with parents and professionals.
• Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead when required and support occupancy growth.
• Engage with Local Authority to understand local provision and practice across the nursery.

Skills

Early Years Level 3

Leadership experience

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

Bright Horizons Farnham Day Nursery and Preschool is hiring a Third in Charge in Farnham, Surrey. You will lead and mentor a team to deliver exceptional care and education, ensuring safeguarding and strong partnerships with families.

The role requires a Level 3+ Early Years qualification and prior experience in a similar setting. The post involves safeguarding duties and driving occupancy; we welcome applicants who can support our HEART values.