*NURSERY DEPUTY MANAGER - VILLAGE NURSERY- LEES*

MIChild Group; Oldham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate Deputy Manager at a beautiful nursery in Lees, Oldham. This role offers the chance to lead and inspire a dedicated team while ensuring high-quality care and education for children. You will be responsible for daily operations, staff training, and compliance with the Early Years Foundation Stage. With opportunities for career progression and accredited training, this position is perfect for someone looking to make a significant impact in the nursery sector. Join a supportive environment that values creativity and professionalism!

Benefits

Opportunity for career progression

Accredited training

Rewards app

Well-being program

Staff treats

Childcare discounts

Company pension

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Liaise with managers daily and support the nursery team.
• Drive quality and model outstanding practice in all rooms.
• Manage day-to-day nursery operations in the absence of a Manager.

Skills

Management Experience

Childcare Knowledge

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

Level 3 in Childcare

Job description

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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 responsibility

• To liaise with the managers on a daily basis.
• 50 percent room based/50 percent office based as and when required to support the management team
• To work as part of the nursery team.
• Drive quality within all rooms and role modelling outstanding practice daily
• To make decisions on the day-to-day running of the nursery in the absence of a Manager.
• To follow all the nurseries administrative procedures.
• To be a positive role model to other staff throughout the nursery
• To have a thorough working knowledge of the nurseries policies and procedures.
• To assist in the training of staff within the nursery.
• In the absence of a Manager to manage staffing levels and to deploy staff where necessary throughout setting.
• To attend meetings as part of the management team.
• To be flexible with shifts and staying behind etc to ensure all shifts are covered in the event of staff sickness etc
• Fire checks/read meters/Risk assessments/Housekeeping
• To ensure that the nursery consistently meets the requirements set out in the Early Years Foundation Stage to a minimum good standard.
• To monitor any safeguarding issues following local authority procedures.
• Prepare the nursery for Ofsted inspections and action any recommendations made by the inspector ensuring a minimum good grade is awarded.

Requirement

• Level 3 in Childcare as a minimum
• previous management experience of working in a nursery environment.
• Enthusiasm, professionalism and creativity

Benefits

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

Salary dependant on experience

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