Deputy Nursery Manager at Raised in Bristol at Felix Road Adventure Playground
Salary: £31,824 per annum
Full-time: 40 hours per week
Location: Raised in Bristol at Felix Road Adventure Playground
We’re looking for a passionate Deputy Nursery Manager to join the team at Raised in Bristol at Felix Road Adventure Playground. In this role, you’ll work closely with the Nursery Manager to support the day-to-day running of the nursery.
At Raised in Bristol, we have a play-led ethos to learning using the ‘planning-in-the-moment’ approach to the EYFS. We’re a passionate bunch! We love what we do – we’re committed to helping children reach their full potential, in a friendly, nurturing and engaging environment and we’re looking for someone who shares this vision.
Raised in Bristol at Felix Road Adventure Playground is a 62-place nursery housed in a beautiful timber-framed building overlooking the well-loved Felix Road Adventure Playground in Easton. The nursery has a homely feel, with all the rooms having free-flow access to the newly refurbished garden space.
Located just a 5-minute walk from Stapleton Road and Lawrence Hill Roundabout, both have regular bus links across Bristol. It’s only a 10-minute walk from Stapleton Road train station and easily accessible by bike. There’s also free on-street parking in the local area.
A little about you…
You’ll have a can-do attitude and be a confident and approachable communicator with the team and families. As a leader, you’ll be a positive and patient role model, with a supportive approach to getting the best out of the team and mentoring them to success.
If you’re looking for an exciting new challenge, where you can make a real difference, then we want to hear from you!
Why work with Raised in Bristol?
We really value our expert team. As well as offering competitive pay for all roles in a friendly and supportive team, you’ll receive lots of great benefits:
- Competitive pay
- Annual pay reviews
- Paid one hour lunch break
- 50% off for your child in our nurseries
- Enhanced maternity pay
- Employer pension
- ‘Refer a friend’ bonus for introducing new team members to us
- 28 days holiday (inc bank holidays, FTE)
- Your Birthday off and an Annual Wellbeing Day (in addition to your annual leave)
- Plus 3 extra days off between Christmas and New Year
- 24/7 access to a remote GP for you and your family
- Career progression and training opportunities
Applicant Requirements
To apply for this role, you’ll need to have previous demonstrated experience in a similar role. You’ll have a relevant qualification – NNEB, NVQ Level 3+ (Childcare & Education), BTEC (Childcare) or equivalent, or higher qualification such as QTS, Foundation Degree or BA Hons in Early Years Education or Child Development.
Raised in Bristol at Felix Road Adventure Playground is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to understand and share this commitment. We have a shared commitment to develop a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated. We welcome all applications, including those from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.