Deputy Nursery Manager
Location: Chelsea, South West London
Start Date: Immediate
Salary: £38000 - £40000 Annually
Added : 2024-04-17 18:21
Duration – Perm/Full-time
Sector – Education
A newly established independent day nursery located in a quiet residential street in Chelsea, South West London is seeking an experienced Deputy Nursery Manager to join its team of dedicated practitioners. The nursery is linked to a prep-school and has a capacity of approximately 20 children ranging from babies to five years old.
Along with a salary of up to £40,000 per annum, you will also receive a range of benefits including 5 weeks paid holiday, service recognition rewards, a pension scheme, season ticket loans, a pay and reward scheme, learning and development opportunities, an employee assistance programme, free daily breakfast and refreshments and individual Christmas and birthday presents.
As a Deputy Nursery Manager, your duties will include:
- Promoting high standards of quality within the nursery and the environment
- Ensuring that resources and experiences offers to children are in line with the company's ethos and approach to Early Years Education
- Ensuring that practice and provision meets the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage
- Ensuring that children are kept safe, and that staff understand and follow Safeguarding procedures
- Assisting with the effective day-to-day management of the nursery
- Maintaining effective methods of communication with children, staff, parents & carers
- Developing positive working relationships with staff
- Responsible for ensuring compliance in respect of suitably trained staff with relevant First Aid qualifications
We are looking for a Deputy Nursery Manager who has the following skills and experience:
- Previous experience in a similar role or an experienced Room Leader looking to step up.
- Minimum NVQ level 3 qualification or equivalent.
- Excellent knowledge of Health and Safety legislation.
- Excellent knowledge of OFSTED standards.
- Excellent knowledge of the EYFS curriculum.
- Good time management skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Strong people management skills.