Deputy Nursery Manager

We are looking for a Deputy Nursery Manager to help support the Nursery Manager by overseeing the outstanding care and management of our nursery. The ideal candidate will be a well-rounded professional with nursery and management experience and knowledge of the industry. This person should be able to manage multiple tasks effectively, prioritize them, and delegate appropriately.

We pride ourselves on building strong relationships with children and their families to offer home from home care throughout the week. Our teachers are the key to building a safe, happy and productive environment for children to flourish and grow.

Benefits to you;

50% Childcare discount
Additional annual leave for increased years of service
Individual career plans tailored to your own interests and goals
Free on-site parking
Wellness programme and staff appreciation weeks
And lots more (discussed at interview)
The Deputy Manager will be expected to perform all duties including but not limited to the following:

1. To run the nursery in the absence of the Manager.
2. In collaboration with the Nursery Manager, contribute to succession planning, identification and delivery of relevant training, and supporting professional development plans, including coaching and mentoring for all colleagues.
3. You will be able to support all nursery staff in their roles, leading them to deliver outstanding childcare

4. Develop and maintain strong partnerships with colleagues, parents and/or carers, as well as other professionals, to meet the needs of each child
5. To promote the high standards of the setting at all times to parents/carers, staff and visitors.
6. To assist the manager in setting and implementing objectives and policies for the setting.
7. To ensure the setting maintains a high standard of physical and emotional care.
8. To be responsible for the Health and Safety standards appropriate for the needs of young children and ensuring staff compliance and awareness.
9. To ensure high standards of hygiene and cleanliness are maintained at all times.
10. To ensure the setting maintains a high-quality environment to meet the needs of individual children from different cultures and religious backgrounds, and stages of development
11. To ensure confidentiality of information received.
12. To attend monthly staff/planning meetings and training sessions outside working hours.
13. To actively promote and support the safeguarding of children in the workplace, ensuring that all staff and volunteers observe setting policies and procedures to keep children safe from harm.

Things you need to know –

Our nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all colleagues to share this commitment.
The successful candidate will be required to undertake online safeguarding training and all positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and satisfactory employment references.
Monkey Puzzle Tatsfield are an Equal Opportunities Employer
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to £34,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave
Company events
Company pension
Employee discount
Free parking
Health & wellbeing programme
On-site parking
Schedule:

8 hour shift
Day shift
Holidays
Monday to Friday
Education:

Diploma of Higher Education (preferred)
Experience:

Nursery: 6 years (preferred)
Leadership: 2 years (preferred)
Management: 2 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person