Senior Nursery Deputy Manager

Flow Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in childcare is seeking a Deputy Nursery Manager to oversee nursery operations and ensure high-quality care for children. The role involves supporting the Early Years Foundation Stage and fostering excellent relationships with parents and local authorities. With numerous benefits such as career progression opportunities, professional training access, and generous childcare discounts, this position offers a rewarding career in a supportive environment.

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

• Experience managing a room or team in a nursery setting.
• Knowledge of current developments in childcare policies.
• Ability to maintain working relationships with local authorities.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Understanding of Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)

Knowledge of safeguarding procedures

Education

Childcare and education qualification equivalent to NVQ level 3

Current First Aid qualification

Formal management qualification (desirable)

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