Nursery Deputy Manager – South Norwood

Earlyyearsacademy; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant Day Nursery in Greater London seeks a Level 3 Qualified Childcare Nursery Deputy Manager. The ideal candidate will possess extensive childcare experience and managerial skills, ensuring high standards of care and education in a supportive environment. Join a friendly team committed to children's growth and well-being, with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Friendly, supportive team

Continued CPD development

Training and celebration events

Competitive salary

Shutdown over Christmas

Qualifications

• 3 years of childcare experience.
• 2 years of nursery experience.
• 1 year of managerial experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure highest standards in care and safeguarding.
• Monitor and assess children's development.
• Plan activities tailored to children's needs.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Creativity

Passion for education

Education

Level 3 childcare qualification

Job description

We are looking for a L3 Qualified Childcare Nursery Deputy Manager to join our vibrant and friendly Day Nursery.

We are based in a busy but warm, caring, and supportive setting. We offer a safe, stimulating, age-appropriate, and spacious environment for the children to feel engaged and supported. Our excellent indoor and outdoor facilities provide a space where children can learn and thrive.

Our Ideal Candidate Will:

1. Hold a relevant Level 3 childcare qualification
2. Have 3 years of childcare experience
3. Have 2 years of experience working in a nursery setting
4. Have 1 year of managerial experience within a nursery setting
5. Be enthusiastic, fun, creative, and a good role model
6. Have a real passion, motivation, and drive for working with and educating children
7. Have a good understanding of the EYFS and Safeguarding policies/procedures
8. Be committed to self-development and motivated to keep knowledge and skills updated
9. Believe in promoting and building strong parent partnerships to provide cohesive learning for children

The Role requires that you ensure:

1. The highest standards are maintained when providing care, implementing safeguarding practices, and following nursery policies and procedures
2. EYFS/SEND standards are promoted, implemented, and applied to your work
3. The responsibility (alongside management) of health, safety, security, and wellbeing of children, staff, and visitors is upheld
4. Participation in the key persons system, being responsible for a group of children, including monitoring, assessment, up-to-date recording, and reporting on their development and progress
5. Children’s emotional and social needs are met, implementing the principles and techniques for positive behaviour management
6. A supported and smooth settling-in/transition period for children as required
7. The promotion of good personal and food hygiene with children, encouraging independence
8. Professionalism, effective teamwork, high-quality practice, flexibility, and the promotion of equality and diversity
9. Activities are planned appropriately and are specific to a child’s/group’s abilities, interests, language, and cultural background, supporting individual development through learning and play
10. Attendance at meetings, training (both mandatory and optional), appraisals, and supervision as required
11. The timely escalation of any practice or family concerns, ensuring effective communication pathways between parents/carers and colleagues
12. Effective partnerships with management, colleagues, and other professionals, including family support workers, speech therapists, and SENCO

What We Can Offer:

• A friendly, supportive team
• Continued CPD development
• Training and celebration events
• A competitive salary
• Shut down over Christmas
• And much more

*We are an equal opportunities employer promoting value and respect whilst embracing diversity. Due to the nature of the role, the successful applicant must be able to undertake and provide a clear enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.