Nursery Deputy Manager
2 days ago
Southampton
Join our Team at Play Away Day Nurseries - City \n\nPosition: Deputy Manager \n\nSalary: £31,200 per annum \nHours: 40 hours per week \nQualification: Full and relevant Level 3 Childcare Qualification \n\n At Play Away Day Nurseries – City, we’re all about giving children the very best start in life. We provide a welcoming, nurturing space where curiosity is encouraged, confidence grows, and learning is full of fun. Our broad and balanced curriculum is carefully tailored to each child’s individual strengths, interests, and personality, blending enjoyment, creativity, and just the right level of challenge to help every child flourish. \n\n If you're a passionate Deputy Manager and want to be part of our supportive team, apply now! \n\n Why Join Us? \n\n At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: \n\n\n\t • £400 Qualification Bonus: For all Level 3 Practitioners, paid after just 6 months!*\n\t, • Generous Annual Leave: 24 days to start, plus bank holidays and your birthday off – paid!\n\t, • Childcare Discount: 75% off nursery fees for your little ones\n\t, • Health & Wellbeing Support: Confidential employee assistance helpline\n\t, • Career Growth: Personalised learning and development opportunities\n\t, • Refer a Friend: Earn up to £750 with our referral scheme*\n\t, • Ensure the safety and wellbeing of every child, staff, parent, and visitor at all times.\n\t, • Understand and ensure that the requirements of the statutory framework for the EYFS are met throughout the nursery.\n\t, • Assist in managing the acceptance and administration of medication and ensure care plans are thorough and up to date for children or staff with health conditions.\n\t, • Ensure that all children receive stimulating and purposeful experiences, environments and resources that are appropriate to their age and stage of development.\n\t, • Promote respect and credibility for this position through effective communication skills, impartiality, and consistency.\n\t, • Inspire staff team with creative ideas and new challenges with aim to achieve outstanding practice.\n\t, • Maintain accurate records and accounts relating to children and staff on EyMan system and on file.\n\t, • Full and relevant Level 3 in Childcare qualification - Essential\n\t, • Leadership experience - Essential\n\t, • Over 1 years’ experience of working in Early Years - Essential\n\t, • Sound knowledge of the statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements - Essential\n\t, • Over 1 years’ experience of working in a management position - Desirable.\n\t, • Level 5 qualification in Childcare and/or Management and Leadership - Desirable\n\t