Senior Nursery Practitioner. Job in Epsom Education & Training Jobs

Family First Nursery Group; Epsom; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A nurturing childcare provider in Epsom is seeking a dedicated Deputy Manager to lead and inspire a vibrant team. This role involves ensuring the wellbeing of children, delivering outstanding EYFS practices, and supporting staff development. Ideal candidates will hold a Level 3 Childcare Qualification and have leadership experience in early years settings. The position includes a £34,000 - £35,000 salary and various benefits including a qualification bonus and childcare discounts.

Benefits

£400 Qualification Bonus

Generous Annual Leave

75% Childcare Discount

Health & Wellbeing Support

Career Progression

Refer a Friend Bonus

Qualifications

• Essential leadership experience in an early years setting.
• Minimum of 1+ year in Early Years required.
• Experience achieving Good or Outstanding in Ofsted is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety, wellbeing, and happiness of every child, parent, and team member.
• Support the delivery of outstanding EYFS practice across all rooms.
• Inspire your team with creativity, consistency, and a positive attitude.

Skills

Leadership

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding

Education

Level 3 Childcare Qualification

Level 5 qualification in Childcare or Leadership

Job description

Overview

Step into Leadership at The CherryField Day Nursery!

• Long Grove Park, Epsom, KT19 8TF
• £34,000 - £35,000 per annum depending on experience and working hours
• 34-42.5 hours per week Monday - Friday All year round

Are you a passionate early years professional ready for your next challenge? At The CherryField Day Nursery, we\'re looking for a dedicated and inspiring Deputy Manager to join the team for one year and then afterwards become a field deputy manager to help lead our vibrant, nurturing settings where children thrive and staff feel truly valued.

The nursery is purpose-built, bright and welcoming to staff and children, we have our own car park on site and within walking distance of Epsom train station.

Benefits

We believe in supporting our team with meaningful benefits that make a difference:

• £400 Qualification Bonus - for Level 3 Practitioners, paid after just 6 months!
• Generous Annual Leave - 24 days + bank holidays + your birthday off - all paid!
• 75% Childcare Discount - because your family matters too
• Health & Wellbeing Support - confidential helpline for life's challenges
• Career Progression - tailored learning and development opportunities
• Refer a Friend Bonus - earn up to £750!

Terms apply. Some benefits are discretionary and subject to change.

Responsibilities

Your Role as Deputy Manager:

As a key leader in our nursery, you'll:

• Ensure the safety, wellbeing, and happiness of every child, parent, and team member
• Support the delivery of outstanding EYFS practice across all rooms
• Manage medication and care plans with diligence and compassion
• Inspire your team with creativity, consistency, and a positive attitude
• Maintain accurate records using the EyMan system
• Step up as a role model, mentor, and motivator for your colleagues
• Help drive continuous improvement and prepare for Ofsted inspections

Qualifications

What You\'ll Bring:

• Level 3 Childcare Qualification - essential
• Leadership experience in an early years setting - essential
• 1+ year in Early Years - essential
• Strong knowledge of EYFS and safeguarding - essential
• Level 5 qualification in Childcare or Leadership - desirable
• Experience achieving Good or Outstanding in Ofsted - desirable

Ready to Make a Lasting Impact?

If you\'re ready to lead with heart, inspire a team, and help shape the future of young children, we\'d love to hear from you. Apply today and let our friendly recruitment team support you every step of the way.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty.

CherryField Day Nursery is part of the Family First Group where we take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within the Family First Group