Nursery Deputy Manager
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Nursery Deputy Manager
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is hiring a Nursery Deputy Manager in Worcester. This is a fixed-term contract for 6 months with potential to extend. Salary: £34,652 annually. Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:15am - 6pm, shift patterns, 40 hours per week.
Job Description
Fantastic opportunity to join this friendly team at a private day nursery in the Worcester area. The ideal candidate must have a solid understanding of the EYFS framework, excellent knowledge of safeguarding practice, and a drive for educating children. The Deputy Manager will support the Nursery Manager, help out in rooms when needed, but be based in the office predominantly.
Essential Qualifications and Experience
- Either NNEB, CACHE, NVQ, EYE, Level 3, or equivalent in early years childcare.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience, at least 2 years in a senior role within a childcare setting.
- Excellent knowledge of the EYFS, health & safety, safeguarding.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.
- Ability to liaise with and develop good relationships with parents.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Nursery Manager in day to day operations.
- Adhere to all nursery policies and procedures.
- Manage the nursery in the absence of the Manager.
- Work as part of the Staff Team and liaise between Staff and Manager.
- Ensure compliance with Early Years Foundation Stage Statutory Framework.
- Ensure good practice as per EYFS Practice Guidance and legal regulations.
- Execute responsibilities of Nursery Manager when deputising, ethically and lawfully.
- Assist with monitoring staff performance across the nursery.
- Empower the team to deliver rich learning opportunities.
- Assist with recruitment and induction of new staff.
Staff Benefits
- Sick Pay
- Staff meetings one evening a month fully paid
- Employee wellbeing program - BHSF
- Continued professional development opportunities
- All hours of required training paid in full
- Enhanced pension contribution by employer
- Annual leave can be taken at any time
- Additional day of annual leave for your birthday
- Free on-site parking
- Free healthy snacks and hot drinks
- 50% discounted childcare
- Friendly and approachable staff team
- Uniform provided
Branch Details
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Three Counties & Swindon
41 Columbine Grove
Worcestershire, Evesham, WR11 2LR
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