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Nursery Deputy Manager

Nursery Deputy Manager

Footsteps Nursery | Full-time 

Posted 31 days ago

Salary / hourly rate: 27,000-30,000

Setting type: Nursery

Closing date: Friday 14th February 2025

Nursery Deputy Manager

 

About Us

Footsteps Nursery is a warm and welcoming childcare provider, dedicated to offering high-quality early years education and care. We pride ourselves on nurturing a stimulating environment where children can grow, learn, and thrive.

 

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Nursery Deputy Manager to join our dynamic team. If you are an enthusiastic leader who is committed to shaping young minds and supporting the team to achieve their best, we’d love to hear from you!

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support the Nursery Manager in the day-to-day running of the nursery, ensuring compliance with EYFS standards, safeguarding policies, and regulatory requirements.
  • Act as a role model, inspiring and motivating the team to deliver exceptional childcare.
  • Maintain a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment for children, staff, and families.
  • Lead and manage staff effectively, including mentoring and supporting professional development.
  • Build strong relationships with parents, carers, and the local community to support the children’s learning and development.
  • Oversee planning, assessment, and record-keeping to ensure high standards of learning and development outcomes.
  • Step into the Nursery Manager role in their absence, ensuring seamless operations.

 

What We’re Looking For:

  • Level 3 or higher qualification in Early Years Education or equivalent (essential).
  • Proven experience in a leadership or senior role within an early years setting.
  • Thorough understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
  • A genuine passion for early years education and child development.
  • Commitment to maintaining high standards of care and safeguarding.
  • Paediatric First Aid and safeguarding training (or willingness to obtain).

 

What We Offer:

  • Competitive rate.
  • Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
  • Supportive and friendly working environment.
  • Generous holiday allowance.

 

How to Apply:

To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to footstepsnursery@hotmail.co.uk by 14/2/2025.

 

Join us in making a difference in the lives of children and their families—apply today!

 

Footsteps Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and provide suitable references.

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