**NURSERY DEPUTY MANAGER - VILLAGE NURSERY- LEES**

MiChild Group; Oldham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate Deputy Manager at a beautiful Village Nursery in Lees, Oldham. This role involves a mix of room-based and office-based responsibilities, supporting the management team and ensuring high-quality care and education for children. As a Deputy Manager, you'll be a key player in driving quality, training staff, and preparing for inspections, all while fostering a positive environment for both children and staff. Join a nurturing team where your creativity and enthusiasm can shine, and enjoy opportunities for career progression and professional development.

Benefits

Opportunity for career progression

Accredited training

Rewards app

Well-being program

Staff treats

Childcare discounts

Competitive salary

Company pension

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 in Childcare required.
• Previous management experience in a nursery environment.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with managers and support the nursery team.
• Drive quality and ensure compliance with nursery standards.
• Manage staffing levels in the absence of a Manager.

Skills

Management Experience

Childcare Knowledge

Communication Skills

Flexibility

Education

Level 3 in Childcare

Job description

Nursery Deputy Manager

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the MiChild group. We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Deputy Manager to work at our beautiful Village Nursery, based in Lees, Oldham.

Role and Responsibilities

1. To liaise with the managers on a daily basis.
2. 50 percent room-based / 50 percent office-based, supporting the management team as needed.
3. To work as part of the nursery team.
4. Drive quality within all rooms and role model outstanding practice daily.
5. Make decisions on the day-to-day running of the nursery in the absence of a Manager.
6. Follow all nursery administrative procedures.
7. Be a positive role model to other staff throughout the nursery.
8. Have a thorough working knowledge of the nursery's policies and procedures.
9. Assist in training staff within the nursery.
10. In the absence of a Manager, manage staffing levels and deploy staff where necessary throughout the setting.
11. Attend meetings as part of the management team.
12. Be flexible with shifts and staying behind, etc., to ensure all shifts are covered in the event of staff sickness, etc.
13. Conduct fire checks, read meters, perform risk assessments, and maintain housekeeping standards.
14. Ensure the nursery consistently meets the requirements set out in the Early Years Foundation Stage to a minimum of a 'Good' standard.
15. Monitor safeguarding issues following local authority procedures.
16. Prepare the nursery for Ofsted inspections and act on any recommendations to ensure a minimum 'Good' grade is awarded.

Requirements

• Level 3 in Childcare or higher as a minimum.
• Previous management experience in a nursery environment.
• Enthusiasm, professionalism, and creativity.

Benefits

• Opportunity for career progression.
• Accredited training.
• Rewards app.
• Well-being program.
• Staff treats.
• Childcare discounts.
• Competitive salary.
• Company pension.

Salary dependent on experience.