Deputy Manger

At My Ohana, we believe that everyone – big and small – deserves to feel good about childcare. We’re passionate about setting new standards and redefining what great childcare can mean for families. Let us help put exceptional care at the heart of family life.

Our purpose is to lay the foundation for lifelong learning through the critical years of a child’s development.

We are looking for a passionate, committed, experienced Deputy Nursery Manager to join our BRAND-NEW nursery setting in Staines. Your role will be responsible for supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the nursery, ensuring colleagues and children are thriving.

Do you feel the same way about childcare as us, then join our family and be part of our commitment to exceptional childcare.

We are recruiting:

Position: Deputy Nursery Manager
Hours: 40 hours per week
Salary: £31.500 to £35,000 per annum

Nursery opening hours: 7:30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday.

Location: The Old Station, Moor Lane, Staines, TW18 4BB
Qualification: Full and relevant Level 3 Childcare Qualification

What we offer:

• Competitive salary
• Performance-related bonus
• Company pension scheme
• VIVUP benefits package including retail discounts and wellbeing support
• Access your pay as you earn it
• Free parking on site
• Childcare discount
• Ongoing CPD and training and development programs designed to support professional and personal growth
• Company Events such as summer and winter parties
• Celebration of individual’s life events
• Additional recognition programmes

Your role will include:

• Support the Nursery Manager in developing and leading the team ensuring they are performing at their very best every day
• Encourage colleague development and fostering a culture of collaboration, through mentoring, training and performance management
• Support with providing leadership on educational programmes and curriculum including alignment of the EYFS
• Support the Nursery Manager on the ongoing delivery to ensure the highest standards of childcare and operational efficiency across the nursery
• Management of colleague rotas; ensuring correct colleague levels in line with ratios
• Implement and maintain H&S and hygiene standards across the nursery
• Manage the procurement of resources and supplies
• Responsible for building strong long-standing relationships with parents and carers to ensure they feel informed, valued and involved
• Support the Nursery Manager for colleague engagement, personal development, ensuring alignment with our company ethos and values
• Driving a positive and collaborative work environment
• Being a role model to all colleagues

What you’ll need to succeed:

• A passion and dedication to providing world-class care to children
• Previous experience as a deputy manager or experienced room leader
• To hold a full and relevant early years qualification of Level 3 or above
• Strong people management and leadership skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Confidence with technology including Microsoft suite, various programmes and software used in a nursery
• Strong problem solving and organisational skills
• Strong desire to learn and grow at My Ohana

Applicants will need to show they have the right to work in the United Kingdom and the successful candidate will be subject to a DBS, reference and social media checks.