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Deputy Nursery Manager - 12 month FTC

Ashdown Group
Posted 3 days ago, valid for 17 days
Location

Bristol, Somerset BS20 6LT

Salary

£24,000 - £28,800 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The role is for a motivated Deputy Nursery Manager in a vibrant nursery located in Kent.
  • This is a 12-month fixed-term contract position covering maternity leave, with a pro rata salary ranging from £28,000 to £33,000.
  • Candidates should have previous leadership or team management experience within an Early Years setting.
  • A Level 3 (or higher) qualification in Childcare or Early Years is required, along with a strong understanding of nursery administration.
  • The successful candidate will be committed to safeguarding and early childhood education standards, while also possessing excellent communication skills.

Are you passionate about early years education with management experience looking for a role in which you will help you take the next step in your career? We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated Deputy NurseryManager to join a vibrant and award-winning nursery. This is a 12-month FTC role to cover maternity leave, based in the Kent area.

As the Deputy Nursery Manager, you will cover for the Nursery Manager in their absence, ensuring consistent, high-quality care and education across all age groups and the smooth running of the nursery. You will be responsible for assisting in managing the nursery team, ensuring the correct staff-to-child ratios are met at all times, and overseeing the weekly staff rota.

The role will see you supporting the delivery of a creative and engaging early years curriculum that meets the needs of each individual child. Promoting positive relationships with parents and carers, ensuring effective communication and involvement in their child’s progress. You willassist with staff recruitment, onboarding, and training to ensure a strong, dedicated team, ensuringthe nursery meets health, safety, and safeguarding standards, including conducting risk assessments and adhering to policies.

The successful candidate will have:

  • Previous leadership or team management experience within an Early Years setting.
  • Level 3 (or higher) qualification in Childcare or Early Years.
  • Strong understanding of nursery administration, including staffing and rota management.
  • Knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework
  • Commitment to safeguarding, health and safety, and early childhood education standards.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with staff, parents, and external agencies.

This is a 12-month FTC role with a pro rata salary of £28,000 to £33,000 salary plus competitive benefits.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.