Nursery Deputy Manager
23 days ago
Bedford
Join Our Team as Deputy Nursery Manager!\n\n Location: Flitwick Day Nursery \nType: Full-time | Monday–Friday | 40 hours per week \nSalary: £31,200 per annum \n\n Are you a passionate early years professional with a heart for nurturing little ones? Flitwick Day Nursery is on the lookout for an inspiring Deputy Nursery Manager to join our vibrant team! \n\n This is your chance to step into a role where you can truly make a difference in children's lives. We are seeking a dedicated leader who is committed to fostering children's development, prioritizing their well-being, and upholding the highest standards of practice within the Early Years Foundation Stage. \n\nWhy Join Us?\n\n At Family First, we believe in valuing our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: \n\n\n • \n£400 Qualification Bonus: For all Level 3 Practitioners, paid after just 6 months!\n, • \nAnnual Leave: Start with 24 days, plus bank holidays and your birthday off – paid!\n, • \nReferral Programme: Refer a friend and earn up to £750!\n, • \nEmployee Childcare Discounts: Enjoy 75% off nursery fees for our team members, plus access to wider discounts.\n, • \nHealth & Wellbeing Programme: Confidential employee assistance helpline available.\n, • \nPersonal & Professional Development: Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your career growth.\n, • Ensure the safety and well-being of every child, staff member, parent, and visitor at all times.\n, • Understand and uphold the requirements of the statutory framework for the EYFS throughout the nursery.\n, • Assist in managing medication acceptance and administration, ensuring care plans are thorough and up to date.\n, • Provide stimulating and purposeful experiences, environments, and resources appropriate to each child's age and stage of development.\n, • Promote respect and credibility through effective communication, impartiality, and consistency.\n, • Inspire the staff team with creative ideas and challenges to achieve outstanding practice.\n, • Maintain accurate records and accounts relating to children and staff on the EyMan system.\n, • \nFull and relevant Level 3 in Childcare qualification: Essential\n, • \nLeadership experience: Essential\n, • \nOver 1 year of experience in Early Years: Essential\n, • \nSound knowledge of the statutory framework for the EYFS: Essential\n, • \nOver 1 year of experience in a management position: Desirable\n, • \nLevel 5 qualification in Childcare and/or Management and Leadership: Desirable\n