Deputy Nursery Manager

Are you passionate about nurturing young minds, and creating a magical learning environment?

We’re looking for an inspirational and passionate Early Years professional to lead and support an incredible team of nursery staff and children, someone who will feel excited about working with us to realise our ambitious plans for our growing nursery. If you think this could be you, we have a fantastic package for you, and a warm welcome awaits!

We are a friendly, homely nursery setting with a love for the outdoors, in large grounds in the centre of Devizes. We cater for children 0-school age across 4 indoor play spaces and huge outside spaces, including an allotment, wooded area and dedicated, safe enclosed play spaces for our youngest children. We believe in the power of play, the magic of imagination, and the importance of early years education.

We are just about to embark on our journey to achieving the Curiosity approach accreditation.

Hours, Salary & Benefits:

Hours of work: 40 hours, 51 weeks a year.

Contract type: Permanent

Salary: £29,000 - £32,000 based on qualifications and experience.

Benefits:

• 5% employer pension
• Cycle to work and shopping discounts
• Staff discount of 50% in nurseries
• Access to the group's counselling scheme
• 3 x days of paid CPD / training per year
• 20 days holiday per year, rising by one day a year to a maximum of 25, for every year of employment
• Paid bank holidays off plus Christmas closure
• Access to fully funded apprenticeships, up to L5
• Extra day off for birthday
• Staff uniform provided

Job Description

Heathcote House Nursery are looking to appoint an energetic, enthusiastic and ambitious Deputy Nursery Manager to join the Nursery Team. We’re looking for someone to work with Room Leaders, support the Nursery Manager in day to day responsibilities but also cover the Nursery Manager role in their absence. We are inviting applications from candidates who are at least level 3 qualified and have had some leadership experience within a nursery setting.

Responsibilities

Support the Nursery Manager:

Be the right hand person to our Nursery Manager, helping to ensure the smooth running of the nursery
Be responsible for planning and logistics, including the pattern of the day routine;
Create and maintain a welcoming and inclusive environment where everyone plays as a team and can achieve their full potential;
Supervision meetings will be alternated between the Deputy Manager and the Manager

Lead by Example:

Lead by example modelling outstanding care and education;
Be a role model for exceptionally high standards, never cutting corners, thriving on feedback, and leading excellence.

Create a Fun Learning Environment:

Plan and implement exciting activities that promote learning through play
Liaise with the nurseries’ SENCO regarding any children with specific needs;
Contribute to the development of the physical environment in nursery, including the planning for equipment and resources;

Relationships with Parents:

Ensure effective monitoring and tracking of children’s learning, and effective reporting to parents;
Play a key role in welcoming families to Heathcote House Nursery, from conducting parent tours to assisting with open events and running ‘stay and play’ sessions;
Contribute to the nursery newsletter, submitting highlights of the week in nursery together with any relevant notices for parents;