Deputy Nursery Manager

Are you an experienced Nursery Third In Charge looking to take the next step or a Deputy Nursery Manager looking for a new challenge?

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a 55 place nursery based in a Children Centre in Hanwell, Ealing.

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

You will need to be a positive role model to be able to support the nursery team and show a commitment to providing the very best care and education at all times.

Some of your responsibilities of a Deputy Nursery Manager will include:

• Supporting and liaising with the Nursery Manager on a daily basis.
• Working with the Nursery Manager in ensuring that the nursery offers an environment, which reflects the cultural diversity of all children.
• Inducting, supporting and mentoring new staff, carrying out staff supervision meetings, conducting regular staff assessments, recognising training needs, monitoring training and developing teamwork, jointly with the Nursery Manager.
• Supporting the Nursery Manager in creating and maintaining successful and professional partnerships with parents/carers.
• Providing leadership and day-to-day management for nursery staff

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

• Full and relevant Level 3 qualification in Early Years
• A sound knowledge of child development for children from birth to five years and understanding of the EYFS and a commitment to the provision of high quality care and education
• A minimum of two years post qualifying leadership experience in full day care settings
• A high degree of professionalism
• A knowledge of safeguarding practices
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• The ability to plan and organise workload

The role offers the following benefits:

• A competitive salary package with annual performance related reviews
• A personal development plan to help you reach your goals and targets
• Five, fully paid, in house training days each and every year
• Having your Birthday off work, fully paid, to relax!
• Annual 'Superstar Awards Day' to celebrate individual and team achievements
• Full support for professional development from Level 2 to Degree
• Fantastic opportunities for career progression
• Staff pension with a contribution from us going into your pot
• A Bupa Health care package including 1000's of savings and discounts from all the major brands
• 50% off your childcare fees
• Organised team social events to strengthen working relationships
• Bonus scheme to recognise great attendance

All applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS

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