Senior Nursery Deputy Manager

Flow Sports Personnel Ltd; New Ferry; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in New Ferry is seeking an experienced Senior Deputy Manager to oversee nursery operations and ensure high-quality childcare. The ideal candidate will have a childcare and education qualification equivalent to NVQ level 3, and experience in managing teams in a nursery setting. This role offers genuine career progression opportunities, along with a range of benefits including professional training and a childcare discount.

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

• Must hold a childcare and education qualification equivalent to NVQ level 3.
• Previous experience of managing a room or team within a nursery setting is required.
• Current First Aid qualification is mandatory.
• A thorough knowledge of safeguarding procedures is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation of Early Years Foundation Stage.
• Promote partnership with parents/carers.
• Develop professional relationships with Local Authority and regulatory bodies.
• Maintain accurate accounts for the nursery.

Skills

Team management

Childcare knowledge

Safeguarding procedures

First Aid

Education

Childcare and education qualification equivalent to NVQ level 3

Formal management qualification

Job description

Overview

Our client is dedicated to providing high-quality care and delivering incredible outcomes for the children in their care. All of the settings across their client sites are bespoke nurseries 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 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 Senior Deputy 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

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

• 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