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!
Hours, Salary & Benefits
Hours of work: 40 hours, 51 weeks a year.
Contract type: Maternity Cover role - fixed term contract up to 1 year
Salary: £30,000 - £33,000 pa based on qualifications and experience.
Benefits:
- 5% employer pension
- Cycle to work and shopping discounts
- 50% fee discount for the sessions your child attends on the days you work in the nursery
- 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 enthusiastic and ambitious Deputy Nursery Manager with extensive knowledge of the EYFS Framework to lead our Nursery staff in implementing our engaging curriculum. You will 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 support for 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
- Be the marketing point of contact, responsible for photo permissions, weekly newsletters and photo uploads
- Support with staff rotas and rooming
- Cover lunchtimes where needed
- Have oversight over allergens and medications
To read the full job description, please see the attached candidate pack.
Skills and Qualifications
- NNEB, BTEC Nat Dip, CACHE Dip in Childcare, or NVQ Level 3, or equivalent (essential)
- 2 years experience in a leadership role within nurseries
- A confident and sensitive communicator with both adults and children
- A focus on delivering high-quality childcare and early education
- An ability and interest in teaching outdoors (gardening, wildlife, adventure) is beneficial
- A positive, hard-working, can-do attitude
Heathcote House Nursery 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.