Nursery Deputy Manager

The Woodlands Day Care RH8 0NR 

Deputy Manager 

40 hours per week

Salary £35,000 per annum

Deputy Manager  – at Woodlands Nursery, Oxted

Woodlands is a lovely setting based in Oxted, just up the road from Westerham. Currently rated Ofsted Good, Woodlands is a nursery set in converted houses with a wonderfully equipped back garden featuring a series of themed sheds spanning the entire garden. It makes for a wonderful outdoor space in the summer and covered adventure in the winter.

We are currently seeking a Deputy Manager to join our team and support the overall management of the nursery. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to play a pivotal part in ensuring the smooth running of daily nursery life, supporting the team, and contributing to the development of inspiring learning experiences for our young children.

At Woodlands Day Care, we do everything we can to help children, from birth to 5 years, have the best possible start in life.

Why Woodlands? 

At Woodlands, we take pride in creating an environment that encourages both children and staff to grow, develop, and thrive. With a current Ofsted rating of "Good," our nursery is set in charming, converted houses with a beautifully equipped back garden, featuring a series of themed sheds that provide a unique, immersive space for outdoor play, no matter the season. Whether it's a sunny summer day or a cosy winter afternoon, our garden is always an adventure.

We believe in sustained shared thinking – a practice that fosters self-exploration and personal growth. This approach is not only at the heart of how we work with the children but also how we support the professional development of our team members. We are committed to ongoing training and mentoring to ensure everyone reaches their full potential.

Why Join Us?

At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Annual Leave: Starting at 24 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidays 
• Childcare Employee Discounts: 75% off nursery fees for our team members
• Health & Wellbeing: Confidential employee assistance helpline available 
• Development: Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your career growth
• Transport Links The nursery is located on Woodland Court, just around the corner from St Mary’s Primary School. Oxted train station is just a 10-minute walk away. The nursery is situated on a quiet residential area and vehicles can stop nearby the nursery for drop off and pick up. The nursery is located on Woodland Court, just around the corner from St Mary’s Primary School. The nursery is situated on a quiet residential area and vehicles can stop nearby the nursery for drop off and pic.
• Transport Links The nursery is located on Woodland Court, just around the corner from St Mary’s Primary School. Oxted train station is just a 10-minute walk away. The nursery is situated on a quiet residential area and vehicles can stop nearby the nursery for drop off and pick up. The nursery is located on Woodland Court, just around the corner from St Mary’s Primary School. The nursery is situated on a quiet residential area and vehicles can stop nearby the nursery for drop off and pic.
• Referral Programme- Refer a friend and receive a bonus up to £500 check terms and conditions.
• Onsite parking
• Company Pension

Nursery Deputy Manager main duties and responsibilities*:

• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of every child, staff, parent, and visitor at all times.
• Understand and ensure that the requirements of the statutory framework for the EYFS are met throughout the nursery.
• Assist in managing the acceptance and administration of medication and ensure care plans are thorough and up to date for children or staff with health conditions.
• Ensure that all children receive stimulating and purposeful experiences, environments and resources that are appropriate to their age and stage of development.
• Promote respect and credibility for this position through effective communication skills, impartiality, and consistency.
• Inspire staff team with creative ideas and new challenges with aim to achieve outstanding practice.
• Maintain accurate records and accounts relating to children and staff on EyMan system and on file.
• Undertake any other duties to ensure the smooth running of the nursery and safety and wellbeing of children, staff, and families.

*Duties and responsibilities in this job description are not exhaustive or restrictive, changes and other duties relevant to this post may be added.

Requirements and Skills for Nursery Deputy Manager:

• Full and relevant Level 3 in Childcare qualification - Essential
• Over 1 years’ experience of working in Early Years - Essential
• Sound knowledge of the statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements - Essential
• Over 1 years’ experience of working in a management position - Desirable.
• Level 5 qualification in Childcare and/or Management and Leadership - Desirable
• Experience of successfully passing an Ofsted inspection to good or outstanding – Desirable.

*All perks are pro-rota for part time staff and subject to successful completion of probationary period. These perks may be subject to further conditions and can be withdrawn or reviewed at the discretion of the company

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty.

The Woodlands Daycare is part of the Family First Group where we take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within the Family First Group.