Deputy Nursery Manager

Zero2five Recruitment

  • Cricklewood, North West London
  • £30,000-35,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Deputy Nursery ManagerZero2Five are proud to be working with a private 54 place nursery who are looking to employ an experienced Deputy Nursery Manager for their quality setting based near Cricklewood, London. As Deputy Manager, you will play a vital leadership role in supporting the effective day-today running of the nurseryThe successful candidate will support the Nursery Manager in the effective day-to-day running of the nursery, ensuring a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment where every child can thrive. The Deputy Manager plays a vital leadership role in guiding staff, upholding high standards of care and education, and supporting each child's individual learning and development journey.Key Responsibilities
  • Assisting in the overall management and organisation of the nursery, ensuring high standards of care and education are consistently maintained.
  • Building strong, professional partnerships with parents and carers to support children's development and well-being.
  • Leading and mentoring the Third in Charge, Room Leaders, and junior staff to foster a collaborative and high-performing team.
  • Managing staff rotas and always ensuring compliance with staff-to-child ratios.
  • Supporting the Manager with staff supervision, including peer observations and audits of practice.
  • Acting as the Manager's deputy in their absence, ensuring continuity of leadership and decision-making.
  • Undertaking risk assessments and ensuring all policies and procedures are followed.
  • Ensuring classroom displays are purposeful and well-maintained, and that regular health and safety checks are carried out.
  • Carrying out any additional duties as directed by the Manager to support the smooth running of the nursery.
Essential Criteria:
  • Previous experience as a Nursery Deputy Manager, Third in Charge, Assistant Nursery Manager, or a similar leadership role.
  • Level 3 or above Early Years qualification
  • Paediatric First Aid certification and a commitment to maintain it
  • A thorough understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), Ofsted requirements, and safeguarding policies.
  • Excellent ICT and communication skills.
  • A current and clean DBS certificate.
Benefits
  • Very Competitive Salary
  • 46 working weeks per year (nursery closed for 2 weeks during Christmas, Easter, and Summer)
  • Company pension scheme
  • On-site free parking
  • Childcare discount
  • Company events
If this sounds like the type of vacancy you feel you have been looking for, then apply today! Or email your most up to date CV to ollie@zero2five.co.uk

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