Deputy Nursery Manager

Deputy Nursery Manager - £33k

Wakefield - 40 hours per week

We are looking for an experienced, inspiring and ambitious candidate to join our leadership team.

Nurtured Childcare is a new award-winning Nursery Group who wants to stand out from the crowd. We are forward thinking in our approach, not only in our childcare, but towards our employees also. Our team is consulted every step of the way and included in our decision making, our employee representatives ascertain everyone’s views, and we value feedback which shapes our service.

If you're ambitious, there will be opportunities to progress at across the nursery group. With lots of exciting opportunities that will be available in the future.

Do you want to shape our service, be involved in a growing company and its approach? Would you like to be part of an organisation that really cares about their employees? Our wellbeing offer, onsite parking, discounted childcare, enhanced annual leave are just some of the perks of the role.

We offer paid breaks, staff awards events, and additional incentives, we try our very best to ensure our team feel valued. The care of our team and their well-being will be of upmost importance, offering equality of opportunities for all. With emotional health, menopause and neurodivergence ambassadors we aim to support all differing skills and needs, knowing that a 'one size approach', doesn’t fit all! 

As Deputy Manager, you will support the outstanding operations of a setting with a Good Ofsted rating. Set in a beautiful building, with a fantastic outdoor space for lots of exciting opportunities. We work towards the best standards of care, environment, education, and customer service. We care about the world around us; we do our best to look after the environment and want this to be something you are passionate about.

You would be responsible for supporting the Nursery Manager in leading with excellence in our activities, experiences and education. You will support an enhanced programme of exciting extracurricular activities and experiences for the children, their families, and the community. Offering stay and play, intergenerational care, woodwork, forest school, mini master chefs, music, dance, language programmes and many active sports sessions.

You and the Nursery Manager will have the autonomy to be creative with your own budget but will need to have some experience of managing these, or an eagerness to learn with lots of support from our experienced team.

We prioritise building fantastic relationships with our families, keeping them fully informed of their children’s progress, through our nursery management system, Famly.co. Therefore, you will need a good understanding of all Microsoft programmes.

Our environments are supportive of the children’s needs; this is inclusive of creating wonderful rooms, full of curiosity and fun, with a keenness for the aesthetics, creating an attractive, welcoming, clean and inviting space for all.

The right candidate will be organised, trustworthy and committed and have an eagerness to support the Nursery Manager in driving the nursery forward. Ideally you will have a foundation of knowledge on legislation, ranging from Ofsted SEND, safeguarding, health and safety practices and the food standards of hygiene to keep our 5-star rating.

You will support us meeting all Early Years Foundation Stage welfare requirements, alongside fantastic learning and development opportunities for all children, no matter of their starting abilities.

You will demonstrate excellent leadership and communication skills and be on board with reflective practice, supporting professional development, for both you and the team. You will participate in, and support staff training, meetings, workshops, and open days.

Compliance of all nursery policies and procedures is essential, particularly regarding safeguarding, equality of opportunities, health and safety and confidentiality. Responsibilities will include support the Manager in the marketing and promotion of the nursery, events, building occupancy and building our brand and reputation. This is inclusive of nursery awards and building community partnerships in a range of ways.

Why not join us in creating something meaningful, a company that really cares, a nursery that stands out from the crowd and wants to best opportunities for all children. Be a part of something unique and leave your influence on those all-important early years and all the wonderful individuals that work within it.

Responsibilities Include:

* Support all aspects of nursery operations, including the best level of care and education for the children and customer service.

* Support in developing and implement strategies to maximize occupancy and revenue, monitoring budgets.

* Support in developing best practice, supervising and training the team, providing guidance and support as needed.

* Maintain accurate records.

* Support in monitor and maintain the nursery's estates and aesthetics.

* Support the marketing and promotion of the nursery to attract new customers.

* Support the business in building its brand, reputation and developing services that involve community cohesion and care of the environment.

* Attend monthly meetings

* Have a creative flare in supporting exciting opportunities for the children to experience.

Experience:

* Previous experience in early years leadership (Minimum 1 year)

* knowledge of Early Years Legislation and Ofsted

* Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively.

* Proficient in using computer software.

Qualifications:

* Essential level 3 in Childcare & Development Qualification as listed on the qualification’s checklist, which can be accessed via the Early year’s qualifications achieved in the United Kingdom - GOV.UK (

* English GCSE or equivalent and a desire to obtain maths if you don’t already have this.

* Driver desirable

Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, or qualifications required for the role.

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