Deputy Manager - LS2Y Nurseries
5 days ago
Huddersfield
Location: Chestnut Nursery, The Chestnut Centre, 2a Chestnut Street, Huddersfield, HD2 1HJHours: Full-time 40 hours a week, PermanentSalary: £29,640 (dependent on experience and qualifications)Benefits: Health cash plan, Company events, Company pension, Employee discount for childcare, On-site free parkingStart Date: As soon as possibleAbout UsLS2Y Nurseries are part of the wider LS2Y organisation, delivering high-quality childcare and education in the heart of our communities.We are nurturing, forward-thinking settings committed to the Curiosity Approach, encouraging children to explore, discover, and learn through purposeful play.We are seeking a motivated, organised, and experienced Deputy Manager to support the Nursery Manager and lead our team to deliver the very best standards of care and education.The RoleAs Deputy Manager, you will: • Support the Nursery Manager with the day-to-day running of the nursery, taking charge in their absence., • Act as a strong role model for staff, ensuring high standards of teaching, learning, and care., • Work closely with room leaders to ensure quality routines, continuous provision, and environments reflect the Curiosity Approach ethos., • Support with staff development - coaching, mentoring, and ensuring consistency in practice., • Contribute to administrative and office duties such as occupancy management, registers, staff rotas, observations, and parent communication., • Maintain high standards of safeguarding, health and safety, and compliance across the nursery., • Support with planning, SEND provision, and transitions, ensuring all children’s needs are met., • Health Projects: supporting the wider health and wellbeing of our families and the community LS2Y., • Families Together: working closely in partnership with other services to ensure families access the support they need, • Community Projects: LS2Y settings are embedded in their communities, with opportunities to contribute to events, employability support and nursery projects that connect families and local partners., • Funded Training and Qualifications: Ongoing training and development opportunities, with encouragement to progress to higher qualifications (Level 5 and above)., • Progression Opportunities: The chance to play a key role in shaping the nursery and to progress within the wider LS2Y organisation., • Coaching and Mentoring: Support with staff development, including coaching, mentoring, and consistency in practice., • Reflective Supervision: Regular opportunities for reflective supervision and feedback, supporting your professional journey., • Qualified to Level 3 or above in Early Years (Level 5 desirable)., • Experienced in a senior or leadership role within an early years setting., • Passionate about the Curiosity Approach and child-led learning., • A confident leader and communicator, able to motivate staff and build strong relationships with parents., • Organised, reliable, and able to manage both people and paperwork., • A supportive and welcoming team environment., • Ongoing training and development opportunities., • The chance to play a key role in shaping the nursery alongside the Manager.