Deputy Nursery Manager

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Deputy Nursery Manager. The nursery has fantastic open spaces for the children to play, and is close to Harrow and Wealdstone tube and train station.

You will possess excellent leadership qualities and the ability to inspire the nursery team to continue to provide exceptional standards of care and education for children.

You will have a strong work ethic with an uncompromising approach to your commitment of achieving very best standards at all times.

As a Deputy Nursery Manager, you will play a key role in the leadership and the management of the nursery. You will support the Nursery Manager in the day-to-day operations of the nursery.

Some of your responsibilities will include:

• Overseeing and coordinating stimulating and inspiring activities for the children across the Nursery
• Supporting the Nursery Manager in the day to day operations of the Nursery
• Effectively leading and managing a staff team including recruitment and retention. Providing day to day guidance, training and support to all staff
• Ensure all policies, procedures and curriculums are implemented and adhered to at all times
• Supporting the Nursery Manager to effectively manage the budgets and ensure occupancy targets are met and maintained at all times
• Communicating with the Nursery Manager on the progress and the outcomes of the children
• Assisting with the monitoring of staff performance across the Nursery
• Managing all day to day operations of the nursery in the absence of the Nursery Manager

You will need to have the following qualifications, training and experience:

• NNEB, CACHE Level 3, NVQ Level 3
• Excellent knowledge of health and safety legislation
• Knowledge of OFSTED standards
• Excellent knowledge of the EYFS
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to work to targets and deadlines
• Good time management skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong people management skills
• Knowledge and understand of equal opportunities / SENCO etc.
• Previous relevant management experience

The role offers the following benefits:

• Enhanced holiday entitlement that increases with service
• Childcare provision with substantial discounts
• An Investor in People organisation, committed to your career development
• Free DBS check.
• Retail Discount Schemes
• Employee Support Scheme.
• Provision of pension scheme auto enrolment
• Performance bonus
• Training, development and career support

All applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS

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