Deputy Manager

Deputy Nursery Manager

• Location

• Salary:up to 40000

• Potential to earn a further 3000 inbonus

Support the leadership of a nursery where children educators and families thrive.

At Fennies our Deputy Nursery Managers play a vital role in creating exceptional early years environments. Working closely with the Nursery Manager youll help lead a passionate team maintain outstanding standards of care and education and support the development of both children and educators.

Ifyoureanexperienced early yearsprofessional ready to take the next step in your leadership journey this is your opportunity to have a meaningful impact.

Why joinFennies

Webelieve great leaders deserve the right supportdevelopmentand recognition.

Competitive salary and bonus

• Up to 40000annual salary

• Up to 3000 performance-related bonus

• Comprehensive pension scheme

• 500 referral bonus*

Childcare discount and support

• Up to60% discount on childcare

Leadership Development

• Personalised Clifton Strengths leadership coaching

• Dedicated learning and development programmes

• Mentoring and support from regional leadership

• A full central support team to enable you to focus on exceptional qualityof care and education

Wellbeing and Lifestyle benefits

• Up to 33 days of annual leave

• BUPA Wellbeing Support

• Free daily meals from theFenniesCafé

A community of committed high-achieving educators

• Regular leadership forums and networking

• Summer BBQs Christmaseventsand company celebrations

• Recognition and reward through theFenniesClub long service awards

About the Role

AsDeputyNursery Manageryoullsupport the Nursery Manager in leading the nursery and ensuring exceptional standards of careeducationand operational excellence.

You will:

• Support theday-to-dayleadership and smooth running of the nursery

• Inspire and guide educators to deliver outstanding early years practice

• Maintainhigh standardsof safeguardinghealth and safetyand compliance

• Build strong partnerships with families and the local community

• Support team development through coachingmentoringand feedback

• Help prepare for Ofsted inspections andmaintainregulatory standards

• Contribute to continuousimprovementacross educational quality teamengagementand nurseryperformance

This role offers the opportunity to develop your leadership skills while making a meaningful difference in childrens learning journeys.

Whatwerelooking for

Yourea confident and passionate early yearsprofessionalwhoenjoys helping teams succeed andchildren flourish.

You will have:

• Level 3 Early Years qualification (or above)

• Strong knowledge of EYFS Birth to 5 Matters and child development

• Experienceof working in anearlyyearssetting ideally in a senior practitioner orroom leader role

• A track recordof deliveringhigh standardsof care and education

• Experience of strong practice as a Key Personand in implementing safeguardinghealthand safety first aid and critical care policies.

• Strongorganisational communication and leadership skills

• GCSE Maths and English (Grade4/C or above); or equivalent

Most importantly you will bring energyempathyand ambition to create a nursery where children and educators thrive.

Become part of theFenniesDNA

Were family-owned and family-run; this guides our culture our decision-making and what it feels like to be part of our team. We have a strong sense of community with connections that bring us together and the systems and processes that mean our educators can focus on what they do best. Quality matters to us starting with our people and curriculum - through to our beautiful buildings and inspiring environments. Were investing in Fennies in our teams and into the education we provide our children. Our People Promise inspires us to build the kind of culture that is ambitious passionate and supportive. We provide the environment where you can:

• Be Yourself

• Come Together

• Be All In

• Go Further

If this sounds like you or you just want to know more about what it means to be part of theFenniesfamilymake contact withus today for a chat.

Take your next steps withFennies

Our friendly Talent Recruitment team are here to answer any questions you may have about Fennies call us to discuss the role or if youre just curious about what its like to work at Fennies let us know and well be happy to answer any questions. Our Talent Recruitment team can be contacted by:

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Or by making an application: and Inclusion

AtFennies we celebrate diversity and believe inclusive teams create stronger learning environments for children. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.

Safeguarding

Fennies is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check and provide proof of line with Safer Recruitment guidance online searches (including social media) may be conducted for shortlisted candidates.

*T&Cs apply in relation to referral bonus eligibility

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