Deputy Nursery Manager

Chromstore; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A childcare service provider in Leeds is seeking an experienced Deputy Nursery Manager to support the Nursery Manager. The role involves assisting with staff training, creating learning environments, and ensuring safeguarding standards. Ideal candidates will have a Level 3+ Early Years Qualification and strong communication skills. This is a full-time permanent position requiring a flexible team player.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a similar role.
• Knowledgeable in areas relating to EYFS.
• Ability to lead a team.

Responsibilities

• Support and deputy for the Nursery Manager.
• Assisting with staff development and training.
• Creating fun learning environments.
• Ensuring safeguarding is core to all activities.

Skills

Great communication skills

Team player

Flexibility

Education

Full & Relevant Early Years Qualification (Level 3+)

Job description

Our client is looking for a Deputy Nursery Manager to work closely and be supported by the Nursery Manager.

Duties of the Deputy Nursery Manager

• To support and deputy for the Nursery Manager as and when required
• Assisting with staff development and training
• Attending regular staff meetings and assisting with nursery events outside core hours
• Assisting the manager in showing parents/carers around the setting’s facilities and sending out information
• Liaising with parents/carers, other family members and staff to help ensure that the particular needs of children are met, and that parental choice is considered in terms of care given
• Supporting staff in the roll out of the new EYFS framework
• Reporting any concerns to the Nursery Manager
• Creating fun learning environments both indoors and outdoors
• Assisting the nursery manager with the efficient upkeep of the building and maintenance/stock of equipment, furnishings and fittings
• Ensuring safeguarding is core to all our activities
• To undertake such other duties and responsibilities of an equivalent nature as may be determined from time to time by the nursery manager

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience working in a similar role
• Full & Relevant Early Years Qualification (Level 3+)
• Knowledgeable in areas relating to EYFS
• Great communication skills
• A team player with the ability to be flexible to the needs of the children and the team, with experience of leading a team
• Full time permanent opportunity – 40 hours a week

Location: Leeds, England, United Kingdom