Deputy Nursery Manager

Deputy Nursery Manager

Up to 30300 per annum 40 Hours Per Week

Are you an experienced early years professional ready to take the next step into nursery leadership

Our client has an exciting opportunity for a Deputy Nursery Manager to join their Good Ofsted-rated nursery. This is an exciting opportunity to support the Nursery Manager in leading a high-quality setting where children are encouraged to explore discover and develop through child-led learning and meaningful play experiences.

The nursery offers spacious thoughtfully designed indoor and outdoor environments that encourage curiosity and independence. With free-flow access throughout the day children enjoy the freedom to move between calm welcoming rooms and a large outdoor area complete with a mud kitchen and plenty of space for exploration and adventure.

Working closely with the Nursery Manager youll help lead the team maintain exceptional standards of care and education and play a key role in ensuring every child receives the very best start in life.

What Were Looking For

• Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification
• Previous experience as a Third in Charge Deputy Nursery Manager or a senior leadership role within a nursery
• Strong understanding of the EYFS framework
• Excellent knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures
• Experience supporting mentoring and developing early years teams
• Strong leadership organisational and communication skills
• A warm caring and child-centred approach to childcare

Whats On Offer

• Benefit from discounted childcare
• Gain peace of mind with life assurance cover
• Grow your career with ongoing training and development opportunities
• Secure your future with a pension scheme
• Access health and wellbeing support to help you feel your best
• Take advantage of a benefits and rewards portal with exclusive perks
• Enjoy a competitive annual leave package
• Benefit from a Christmas closure
• Join an Outstanding Ofsted-rated nursery
• Excellent opportunities for career progression

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Nursery Manager with the day-to-day leadership and operation of the nursery
• Lead motivate and develop the nursery team to deliver outstanding early years practice
• Ensure high standards of care education safeguarding and regulatory compliance are maintained
• Support staff through coaching supervision and professional development
• Promote engaging indoor and outdoor learning experiences that inspire childrens curiosity and independence
• Monitor childrens progress and support high-quality teaching and learning across the nursery
• Build strong partnerships with children families and external professionals
• Deputise for the Nursery Manager in their 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: WILL235918/DB

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