Deputy Nursery Manager
1 day ago
London
Deputy Nursery Manager Zero2Five are proud to be working with a private 54 place nursery who are looking to employ an experienced Deputy Nursery Manager for their quality setting based near Cricklewood, London. As Deputy Manager, you will play a vital leadership role in supporting the effective day-today running of the nursery The successful candidate will support the Nursery Manager in the effective day-to-day running of the nursery, ensuring a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment where every child can thrive. The Deputy Manager plays a vital leadership role in guiding staff, upholding high standards of care and education, and supporting each child's individual learning and development journey. Key Responsibilities • Assisting in the overall management and organisation of the nursery, ensuring high standards of care and education are consistently maintained., • Building strong, professional partnerships with parents and carers to support children's development and well-being., • Leading and mentoring the Third in Charge, Room Leaders, and junior staff to foster a collaborative and high-performing team., • Managing staff rotas and always ensuring compliance with staff-to-child ratios., • Supporting the Manager with staff supervision, including peer observations and audits of practice., • Acting as the Manager's deputy in their absence, ensuring continuity of leadership and decision-making., • Undertaking risk assessments and ensuring all policies and procedures are followed., • Ensuring classroom displays are purposeful and well-maintained, and that regular health and safety checks are carried out., • Previous experience as a Nursery Deputy Manager, Third in Charge, Assistant Nursery Manager, or a similar leadership role., • Level 3 or above Early Years qualification, • Paediatric First Aid certification and a commitment to maintain it, • A thorough understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), Ofsted requirements, and safeguarding policies., • Excellent ICT and communication skills., • Very Competitive Salary, • 46 working weeks per year (nursery closed for 2 weeks during Christmas, Easter, and Summer), • Company pension scheme, • On-site free parking, • Childcare discount JBRP1_UKTJ