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Deputy Nursery Manager
Job Posted: 3 days ago
Salary: £ 30,000 - 35,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Cricklewood
Expire in: 25 days
Job Description
Deputy Nursery Manager
Zero2Five 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 nursery
The 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
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