Deputy Nursery Manager

• Westbury House Preparatory School and Nursery
• Salary: Up to £33,390 depending on experience.
• Contract type: 52 Weeks a year
• Hours of Work: Full time, 40 hours per week
• Contract term: Permanent
• Place of Work: 80, Westbury Road, New Malden Surrey KT3 5AS
• Website: www.westburyhouse.surrey.sch.uk

We are currently looking to appoint a Deputy Nursery Manager to join our outstanding Nursery at Westbury House School. In our recent ISI inspection report we were awarded Excellent across the board. As our Deputy Manager, you will be working in a dynamic environment and be part of a Nursery team who have a wealth of experience.

Westbury House Preparatory School and Nursery, based in New Malden, Surrey, is a co-educational independent school for children aged 2 years - 11 years, which provides a broad and balanced education within a unique setting.

We offer an individually focused education in a friendly environment, promoting excellence in learning and encouraging exceptional behaviour. It is a truly inclusive school with a unique family feel and offers small classes, dedicated and enthusiastic teachers and experiences catered to the needs and interests of every child.

We are looking for a Deputy Nursery Manager who will be involved in the progress and development of the Nursery. You will play a key role in the development of our pupils ensuring a happy and successful start to their education journey. Prior Deputy Manager experience is not essential but would be looked upon favorably for this role. You will be involved in the day-to-day running of the nursery alongside the Manager, so an understanding of financial operations, recruitment, training, and development of staff would also be looked upon favorably.

We are looking for a fantastic Deputy Nursery Manager who can:

• Demonstrate excellent practice in delivering the Early Years curriculum.
• Promote the values of the Nursery for all staff, parents, and children.
• Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with all staff.
• Assist with the maintenance of accurate records including occupancy to ensure growth and development.
• Assist with training and development of staff to fulfil their potential.

The successful Deputy Nursery Manager should be passionate about all areas of children’s learning.

Applicants should demonstrate the following qualifications & experiences:

• Full and relevant Level 3 Childcare qualification in early years as a minimum.
• Recent experience within a childcare setting.
• A great passion for child development and a good working knowledge of the EYFS 0-5 years curriculum.
• Experience of working in a Senior EYP or Deputy Manager role.
• Excellent knowledge of the EYFS and Ofsted statutory guidance.
• Knowledge of Child Protection and Safeguarding.
• Knowledge and proven practical experience of implementing good quality learning opportunities.
• Ability to deliver a high standard of childcare.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work productively with pupils, colleagues, parents, and outside agencies.
• Excellent planning, organisation, and time management skills.
• A fantastic understanding of how a Nursery works.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team.

As the Deputy Manager at Westbury House Preparatory School and Nursery, you will join our great team and play an important role in this excellent Nursery, delivering a high-quality childcare and education service to our young children.

As well as joining an outstanding team of colleagues at Westbury House as part of the Inspired Learning Group, you will also benefit from:

• Annual salary review
• Professional Development and Training opportunities with the prospect of career and salary progression as our business grows
• Annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays increasing with service
• Refer a friend scheme up to £750
• Performance-based bonuses.
• Health cash plan covering 10 healthcare benefits and services such as optical, dental, dental accident, chiropody, therapy treatments, and health club concession. Access to Doctor line from anywhere in the world.
• Employee Assistance Programme.

If you are an experienced Deputy Manager looking to take on a new and exciting opportunity or Senior Practitioner for progression, this could be the role for you.

We look forward to your application. We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the date advertised. Interviews will take place on a rolling basis, as applications are received.

Westbury House Preparatory School and Nursery is totally committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children & Young People and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo Child Protection screening, as all new staff will be subject to an enhanced DBS clearance, identity checks, qualification checks, and employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps within employment, two satisfactory references, and registration with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).