Nursery: Bright Horizons Tingley Day Nursery and PreschoolSalary: ÂŁ28,122 - ÂŁ38,605 (dependant on qualification/s and experience)Location: Tingley, WF3 1TWWe are looking for a full time, Level 3 qualified Deputy Manager to join our Bright Horizons Tingley.We are located just off the M62 close to Leeds, Wakefield and Morley.Our 78 place nursery is proudly Ofsted rated âGoodâ and consists of x5 spacious and well-resourced nursery rooms. The nursery also has a large garden area that allows for activities such as planting, growing and digging as well as a climbing frame!What we can offer youOur benefits include, but are not limited to;Above industry standard salary, with annual salary reviewsDiscounted childcare of 75% for first childUp to 33 days holiday per year, with the option to buy additional daysSmart Health access, including 24/7 access to Virtual GP appointments, fitness programmes and mental health supportHuge variety of discounts across high street brands, utilities, and days outFinancial support through early access to wages, low interest debt consolidation loans and moreRefer a Friend Bonus, including New York Trip for 2 prize draw entryAccess to a wide selection of training programmes, supporting your individual career path, with career development opportunities across our network of nurseriesEmployee Appreciation through our quarterly recognition weeks and annual Awards of Excellence galaâsHappy to Talk Flexible WorkingWhy Bright Horizons?We care for over 25,000 children across the UK, across our portfolio of over 300 nurseries, 98% of which are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Weâve been voted Great Place to Work for the last 17 consecutive years, as well achieving Great Place for Wellbeing and Great Place for Women.Since 2005, we have supported the lives of thousands of children through our Bright Horizons Foundation for Children, supporting families and children in crisis â something we could not achieve without our Bright Horizons colleagues ongoing volunteering and fundraising.What youâll be doingLead, mentor and inspire a team to deliver exceptional care and education to all children in our careAct as Designated Safeguarding Lead at the nursery, holding overall responsibility for the day to day running of the nursery and management of safeguarding and child protection policies - monitoring and improving practice and behaviours that underpin our high performance safety cultureIn collaboration with the Nursery Manager, contribute to succession planning, identification and delivery of relevant training, and supporting professional development plans, including coaching and mentoring for all colleagues.Develop and maintain strong partnerships with colleagues, parents and/or carers, as well as other professionals, to meet the needs of each childPromote the nursery to both current parents, and potential customers, to support retention and ongoing occupancy growthEnsure commercial success of the nursery by maintaining expenditure inline FTEs and budget KPIsEngage with the Local Authority to understand the local offer, to support practice in all areas of the nurseryWhat weâre looking forFull and Relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualificationExperience within an Early Years leadership role (ideally as a Deputy Manager, Assistant Manager, Third in Charge or similar)Experience of participating with a regulatory inspection, leading to a âGoodâ or âOutstandingâ outcomeConfident decision maker, with previous experience providing support and leadership to others to enable staff in fulfilling their roles and responsibilitiesStrong knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding, Child Protection, and the wider legislative requirements for working with childrenAbility to build trust and strong working relationships with both colleagues and parentsAbility to use a variety of techniques to clearly and successfully communicate with both children and adultsThis role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.INDNHWe look forward to receiving your application!If you experience any problems, please email europe.recruitment@brighthorizons.com and we will be happy to help.
