Nursery Deputy Manager
HappyWoods Nursery has an exciting new working opportunity for a Nursery Deputy Manager to work alongside the Nursery Manager. The successful candidate must be able to take responsibility for implementing the welfare, learning and development requirements for a group of children in a designated room within the nursery.
Experience and Knowledge needed
- Minimum Level 3 Early Years Qualification.
- Minimum 3 years experience of working as a Practitioner/ Room Leader.
- Confident in safeguarding knowledge.
- Strong focus on continuing professional development.
- SEN knowledge and experience is desirable.
- An enhanced disclosure confirming suitability to work with children.
Job Overview
- Supporting the nursery teams with In‑room practice.
- Activity Planning – develop and implement engaging and educational activities.
- Observations – conduct and document child and peer‑to‑peer observations.
- Maintain and update child reports and our online learning journal (I‑Connect).
- Parent consultations – arrange and conduct regular child progress meetings.
- Displays on site – update, review, refine.
- Lunch covers management – oversee and supervise as necessary to ensure all children are well supervised.
- Nursery stock.
- Relationship management – foster and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders.
- On site monitoring – monitor and report on‑site operational aspects such as utilities.
- Ofsted‑readiness – assist the Manager in preparing for inspections, including updates to the EYFS framework.
Summary
As a Nursery Deputy, you will be instrumental in fostering a nurturing and educational environment for young children. Reporting to the Nursery Manager, your primary responsibilities will include overseeing daily operations, supporting staff, and ensuring compliance with early childhood education standards. Your core skills in childcare and communication will be essential in building relationships with children and parents alike. Additionally, your leadership abilities will help guide a dedicated team in delivering high‑quality care and education. Join us in making a positive impact on the lives of children during their formative years.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the daily management of nursery operations, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for children.
- Support early childhood education initiatives by planning and implementing engaging activities.
- Foster effective communication with parents and staff to address children’s needs and progress.
- Supervise and mentor nursery staff, promoting teamwork and professional development.
- Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations within the nursery setting.
Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- Flexible working hours – individually negotiated
- 30 days annual leave, including Bank Holiday.
- Birthday off as a treat
- Full induction training
- A commitment to fully funded CPD training.
- Full/Part‑Funded Qualifications by agreement with real opportunities for career progression.
- Pension Schemes.
- Childcare Discount.
- Uniform.
- Sick Pay Scheme.
- ‘Refer a New Recruit’ Scheme (£500).
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 info@happywoods.co.uk
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