Deputy Manager

Job Title: Deputy Nursery Manager (Maternity Cover)Location: EastbourneContract Type: Temporary, Fixed-term (12 months)Hours: Full-time (40 hours per week)Salary: Between £13.50 and £15.50 per hour
Your new company
At our nursery, we're more than just a childcare provider - we're a warm and nurturing family. Our commitment to excellence sets us apart, and we're proud to offer:

• Age Range: Welcoming babies and children aged 3 months to 5 years.
• Operating Hours:Open 5 days a week, from 8 am to 6 pm, year-round.
• Flexible Options: Early starts and late finishes available.
• Holiday Schedule: Closed for Bank Holidays and a week during Christmas.

Our Approach:

• Warmth and Professionalism:
  Our dedicated managers and staff create a welcoming environment where your child's happiness and well-being come first.
• Confidence and Friendship:
  We empower children to grow in self-confidence as they learn and develop meaningful friendships.
• Child-Centric:
  Our nurseries are secure, stimulating, and filled with fun - all centered around the children we care for.

Your new role:

• Deliver a high standard of learning, development, and care for children aged 0-5 years.
• Deputy for the Nursery Manager.
• Supervise and appraise nursery staff as directed.
• Ensure that the preschool nursery is a safe environment for children, staff, and others.
• Develop partnerships with parents/carers to increase involvement in their child's development.
• Be responsible for any tasks delegated by the Nursery Manager.

Main Activities:

• Provide a safe, caring, and stimulating educational environment both indoors and outdoors.
• Deliver an appropriate play-based Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum.
• Ensure compliance with Ofsted requirements.
• Undertake designated officer roles as directed.
• Collaborate with other professionals in the local area.
• Implement preschool nursery policies and procedures.
• Plan activities aligned with early learning goals.
• Act as a key person for specific children.
• Maintain proper records.
• Liaise closely with parents/carers.
• Contribute to self-evaluation and improvement planning.
• Perform other reasonable duties as directed.

What you'll need to succeed

• Level 3 qualification in Early Years or equivalent.
• Proven experience as a Deputy Manager in a nursery setting.
• Passion for child development and creating a positive learning environment.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to collaborate effectively.

What you'll get in return
You will be working for a well known nursery with Good to Outstanding Ofsted ratings. Some of the benefits of the role include:

• Flexible working options
• Everyday benefits discount card or Gym membership
• Birthday acknolwegdment
• Employee of the month opportunities
• Staff discount for childcare
• Yearly awards
• Progression opportunities

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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