Deputy Nursery Manager

Deputy Nursery Manager Level 3

34000 per Annum 40 Hours per Week

Child-Led Learning Beautiful Outdoor Spaces Excellent Benefits Package

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Deputy Nursery Manager to join a welcoming Early Years setting that places childrens individual interests development and wellbeing at the heart of everything it does.

The nursery follows a child-led approach with thoughtfully designed age-specific rooms and engaging resources that support children through each stage of their development. Outside children can enjoy spacious garden areas a mud kitchen and a vegetable patch offering plenty of opportunities for exploration and hands-on learning.

Working closely with the Nursery Manager youll help lead a dedicated team maintain high standards of care and education and create a positive environment where children and staff can thrive.

What Were Looking For

• A full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification or above essential
• Previous experience as a Deputy Nursery Manager essential
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS Ofsted requirements and safeguarding
• Proven ability to lead motivate and support an Early Years team
• Experience supporting daily nursery operations staffing and performance
• A passion for child-led learning and high-quality Early Years education
• Strong communication organisational and leadership skills

Whats On Offer

• Discounted childcare
• Day off for your birthday
• Company pension scheme
• Sick pay
• Training and development opportunities
• Staff recognition initiatives
• Annual leave increasing with service

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Nursery Manager with the day-to-day running of the setting
• Lead motivate and develop the Early Years team
• Maintain high standards of care and education in line with the EYFS
• Oversee nursery operations in the Managers absence
• Ensure safeguarding health and safety and regulatory requirements are met
• Support staff supervision recruitment and development
• Build positive relationships with children parents and colleagues
• Assist with Ofsted preparation and continuous improvement

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements including an enhanced DBS check satisfactory references and verification of the right to work in the UK in line with safeguarding responsibilities.

Reference: WILL268396/DN

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