Deputy Nursery Manager

Deputy Nursery Manager

From 28500 per year 40 Hours per Week

For children to feel confident enough to explore they first need somewhere they feel safe settled and completely at home.

This welcoming nursery has created a genuine home-from-home environment where children are encouraged to follow their interests build their independence and discover the world around them at their own pace. The nursery also benefits from a large garden giving children plenty of opportunities to take their learning outdoors stay active and explore through hands-on experiences.

As Deputy Nursery Manager youll work closely with the Nursery Manager while remaining involved in everyday nursery life supporting the team maintaining high standards and helping create a positive environment for both children and practitioners.

What Were Looking For

• A full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification or above
• Previous senior Early Years experience essential
• Experience as a Deputy Manager Room Leader Third in Charge or Senior Practitioner would be beneficial
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS safeguarding and child development
• Confidence leading supporting and motivating practitioners
• Good understanding of Ofsted requirements and Early Years best practice
• Strong organisation and communication skills
• A warm hands-on approach to leadership
• A passion for creating nurturing environments where children can explore and develop independently

What Youll Receive

• Salary up to 28500
• 40 hours per week
• Discounted childcare
• On-site parking
• Pension scheme
• Wellbeing programme

Your Role

• Support the Nursery Manager with the day-to-day running of the setting
• Lead guide and support practitioners across the nursery
• Help maintain consistently high standards of care and Early Years education
• Support the delivery of the EYFS and high-quality learning experiences
• Oversee staff deployment ratios and daily routines
• Encourage the team to make the most of the nurserys large outdoor garden
• Support childrens confidence independence and individual development
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding health and safety and compliance
• Build positive relationships with children and their families
• Provide confident leadership in the Nursery Managers absence

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: WILL257171/SM