Deputy Nursery Manager
10 days ago
Coventry
Location: Coventry Job Type: Permanent, Full-time Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday Working Pattern: Various shifts between 7:00am and 6:00pm Working Weeks: 51 weeks per year Salary: £32,344 - £34,216 per annum ACR Recruitment & Training Ltd are currently recruiting for an experienced and motivated Deputy Nursery Manager to join a well-established Early Years setting in Coventry. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate Early Years professional who is ready to take the next step in their career and play an important role in supporting the day-to-day management of a busy nursery. The setting provides high-quality early years experiences for children aged 0-5. It places a strong emphasis on nurturing, protecting and supporting children to develop into happy, confident and well-rounded individuals. Working closely with the Nursery Manager, you will help oversee the day-to-day running of the setting while supporting and developing a dedicated Early Years team. You will play a key role in maintaining high standards of care, education and safeguarding, while helping to create an environment where children can learn, explore and thrive. • Support the Nursery Manager with the day-to-day management and operation of the setting, • Assist in leading, supervising and motivating the Early Years team, • Support practitioners in delivering high-quality childcare and learning experiences, • Help ensure activities and experiences support children's individual development and interests, • Promote learning through play and responsive, child-led experiences, • Support the planning and implementation of engaging activities in line with the EYFS, • Maintain high standards of safeguarding, health and safety and professional practice, • Support staff with planning, observations, assessments and children's development, • Build positive and effective relationships with parents and carers, • Assist with staff rotas, record keeping, administration and other operational responsibilities, • Support the Nursery Manager with staff development, performance and team organisation, • Help maintain a positive, professional and collaborative nursery environment, • Step into the Manager's role when required, providing leadership and continuity across the setting We're looking for an experienced Early Years professional who is confident supporting a team and is ready to develop their leadership responsibilities. You will ideally have: • Previous experience working in a nursery or Early Years setting, • Experience in a senior, supervisory or leadership position, • Strong knowledge and understanding of the EYFS, • A good understanding of safeguarding and child protection, • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, • The ability to lead, support and motivate a team, • Excellent organisation and time-management skills, • A caring, professional and child-centred approach, • The ability to remain calm and adaptable within a busy nursery environment, • Confidence communicating with parents, carers and colleagues, • A genuine passion for supporting children's learning, development and wellbeing, • A relevant Early Years qualification at Level 3 or above is expected for this role. This is a permanent, full-time position offering 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, for 51 weeks of the year. The role operates across a variety of shifts between: 7:00am - 6:00pm Flexibility across the working week is therefore required. £32,344 - £34,216 per annum, depending on experience and suitability. The successful candidate will also benefit from a comprehensive package, including: • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays following completion of the 6-month probationary period, • Opportunity to earn up to 4 additional days' annual leave through good attendance, • 40% childcare discount, • 10% friends & family childcare discount, • 8 hours per year for appointments or events supporting your wellbeing, • 6 weeks' full maternity pay + 6 weeks' half maternity pay, • Annual bonus scheme, • Employee referral scheme, • Company pension, • Sick pay, • Bereavement leave, • Annual awards ceremony, • Training and professional development opportunities, • Rewards linked to Good and Outstanding Ofsted outcomes #J-18808-Ljbffr