• Title Deputy Manager
  • Setting Day Nursery / Nursery School
  • Role Deputy Manager / Assistant Manager
  • Salary 27000
  • Hours Full Time
  • Location Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

Job Summary

Date posted: 19 March 2025
  • Job Reference: daynurseries.co.uk

Paper Moon Day Nursery is a 70 place nursery offering exceptional childcare and early years learning opportunities for children from the age of 6 weeks to 5 years. We are looking to recruit a highly motivated and enthusiastic Deputy Manager to join our management team in Gamston

If you are looking for a new challenge in your career and have the drive, motivation and determination to become part of the management team in leading and inspiring the nursery team, then you should not let this exciting opportunity pass you by.

You will assist the Manager in overseeing the operation of the day nursery to the highest standards, ensuring that the best possible environment and care are provided for young children.

You will have a sound knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and ensure it is promoted and delivered within the setting and the principles adhered to. Whilst also ensuring the inclusion, safeguarding and welfare of the children in the nursery at all times.

As deputy you will also have a key role in supporting the planning and monitoring of the nursery curriculum and implementing essential policies and procedures.

You will be expected to build good working relationships at every level and represent the nursery at external multi-agency meetings. Working in partnership with parents and families is also valued highly and you must be approachable, friendly and able to communicate effectively at all times.

Benefits

  • Additional leave
  • Childcare
  • Company events
  • Company pension
  • Employee discount
  • Free parking
  • Free uniform

Skills / Qualifications:

  • Experience of leading
  • inspiring and supporting staff teams to improve practice. Experience in using computers
  • software packages and dealing with office paperwork. A higher level qualification in Early Years Childcare and Education/Childhood Studies is desirable but not essential A full and relevant qualification equivalent to NVQ level 3 Post qualifying experience in a full day care setting. Previous experience in a supervisory role in the delivery of services for young children.