Nursery Manager

Flow Recruitment Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A childcare recruitment agency in Bristol is seeking a Deputy Nursery Manager to support the implementation of the Early Years Foundation Stage and manage team responsibilities. Candidates should hold a childcare qualification equivalent to NVQ level 3 and have previous management experience in a nursery setting. This role provides opportunities for career progression and benefits such as training access and enhanced maternity leave.

Benefits

Genuine opportunities for career progression

Access to professional training

Pension scheme

60% childcare discount

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Rewards and recognition

Refer a friend Bonus Scheme

Birthday off

Health & wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Childcare and education qualification equivalent to NVQ level 3 required.
• Experience managing a team or room in nursery setting required.
• Current First Aid qualification necessary.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of the Early Years Foundation Stage.
• Promote partnerships with parents and family members.
• Assist with maintaining nursery accounts and producing management information.

Skills

Childcare and education qualification equivalent to NVQ level 3

Management experience in a nursery setting

Knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)

Understanding of safeguarding procedures

Current First Aid qualification

Job description

Our client is dedicated to providing high-quality care and delivering incredible outcomes for the children in their care.

All of the settings across our client sites are bespoke nurseries are designed to offer exciting, stimulating and engaging spaces for the children in their care to grow and develop in. These environments provide fantastic opportunities for the children in our care to explore, play and learn.

This working environment provides all of their team members with a warm, positive and friendly atmosphere.

Our client is looking to recruit a Deputy Manager.

Deputy Nursery Manager – Qualifications & Experience

• A childcare and education qualification equivalent to NVQ level 3
• Previous experience of managing a room or team within a nursery setting
• A formal management qualification is desirable although not essential
• A current First Aid qualification.
• A sound understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
• A thorough knowledge of safeguarding procedures

Deputy Nursery Manager – Key Responsibilities

• To support the implementation of the Early Years Foundation Stage, including overseeing planning and record keeping
• Promote and facilitate partnership with parents/carers and other family members
• Support with the development of and maintaining highly professional working relationships with relevant Local Authority departments, regulatory bodies and other agencies
• Remain abreast of current developments in childcare and education policies and practices
• Assist the Manager with maintaining accurate accounts for the nursery and produce management information in accordance with company procedures
• Assist with the preparation and delivery of regular staff, planning and parent meetings and other events.

Benefits Include:

• Genuine opportunities for career progression
• Access to professional training
• Pension scheme
• 60% childcare discount,
• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave,
• Rewards and recognition,
• Refer a friend Bonus Scheme,
• Birthday off,
• Health & wellbeing support