Deputy Nursery Manager
hace 4 días
Marwood
Join Our Team as a Room Leader!\n\n Position: Full-Time, 40 hours per week \n Salary: £13.21 per hour - £27,476.80 per annum \n Level: Level 3 Practitioner + Recognition Bonus (Pro Rata) \n\nAbout Us\n Welcome to Small People, where we create a nurturing, nature-inspired environment for children aged 3 months to 5 years. Our spacious garden, engaging forest school sessions, and hands-on activities ignite curiosity and support every stage of development. We believe in valuing our staff, offering free lunches, a supportive atmosphere, and opportunities for personal and professional growth. \n\nYour Role\n As a Room Leader, you will play a vital role in overseeing the care and development of our youngest children (3 months - 1 year). You’ll work closely with a talented team of practitioners to: \n\n • Create a nurturing and safe environment that fosters physical, emotional, social, and intellectual growth.\n, • Implement a key person approach, helping babies form secure attachments.\n, • Guide your colleagues in identifying training and development needs.\n, • Maintain high-quality learning journals and records using EyLog and EyMan systems.\n, • Build positive relationships with parents, inviting them to participate in activities and keeping them informed about their child’s progress.\n, • Model professionalism and consistency, fostering respect among your team, parents, and children.\n, • Full and relevant Level 3 qualification in Childcare (Essential)\n, • Previous experience working with babies under 2 years old\n, • A passion for the outdoors and enthusiasm for forest school activities\n, • Strong understanding of child development and the ability to provide purposeful learning experiences\n, • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, especially in working with parents and colleagues\n, • \n£750 Welcome Bonus: A warm start to your journey with us*\n, • \n£400 Qualification Bonus: For all Level 3 Practitioners, paid after just 6 months*\n, • \nGenerous Annual Leave: 20 days to start, plus bank holidays and your birthday off – paid!\n, • \nChildcare Discount: 75% off nursery fees for your little ones\n, • \nHealth & Wellbeing Support: Confidential employee assistance helpline\n, • \nCareer Growth: Personalized learning and development opportunities\n, • \nGym Discount: Access to the gym next door\n