Nursery Manager

Flow Recruitment Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare recruitment agency is seeking a Deputy Nursery Manager for bespoke nurseries in the United Kingdom. This role involves overseeing the implementation of the Early Years Foundation Stage and supporting the nursery manager. Candidates should have a childcare qualification and previous management experience in a nursery. The position offers great career progression prospects and various benefits, including professional training and staff discounts.

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

• A current First Aid qualification is required.
• Experience in a nursery setting is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation of the Early Years Foundation Stage.
• Promote partnership with parents and caregivers.
• Assist Manager with accurate accounts for the nursery.

Skills

Childcare and education qualification equivalent to NVQ level 3

Previous experience of managing a room or team

Understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)

Knowledge of safeguarding procedures

Education

Formal management 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