Deputy Nursery Manager (Hiring Immediately)

Job Description

Job Title: Deputy Nursery Manager

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Location: Gloucester College, Llanthony Road, GL2 5JQ

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Salary – £28,500-£33,500

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About Us:  At My Ohana we are committed to providing a nurturing and inclusive environment for children, their families, and our employees. As a leader in the childcare sector, we believe in the power of a people-centric culture that fosters growth, innovation, and collaboration.  Our mission is to create a safe, engaging, and enriching experience for every child and to support our dedicated team in their personal and professional development.

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My Ohana is an equal opportunities employer and values equity, inclusion and diversity. We welcome people of different nationalities, backgrounds, beliefs, experiences, abilities and perspectives.

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We commit to continuing to build a more diverse workforce, which is inclusive and supportive for every individual.

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The Role: 

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The Deputy Nursery Manager will play a critical role in the successful operation of our world-class nursery.  This role will be responsible for supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the nursery, ensuring colleagues and children are thriving. 

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Key Deliverables:

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Leadership & Strategy

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• Support the Nursery Manager in developing and leading the team ensuring they are performing at their very best each and every day

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• Encourage colleague development and fostering a culture of collaboration, through mentoring, training and performance management

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• Responsible for ensuring all colleagues are up to date with mandatory training

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• Responsible for running and leading team meetings designed to inspire and provide clear communication to all colleagues

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• Support with providing leadership on educational programmes and curriculum including alignment of the EYFS

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• Support in recruiting and onboarding all new colleagues, ensuring colleagues become advocates of My Ohana from their first day

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Operational Excellence

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• Support the Nursery Manager on the ongoing delivery to ensure the highest standards of childcare and operational efficiency across the nursery

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• Support with overseeing the curriculum implementation and alignment of the EYFS

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• Management of colleague rotas; ensuring correct colleague levels in line with ratios

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• Implement and maintain H&S and hygiene standards across the nursery

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• Management of accurate record keeping; including attendance registers, accident reports and children’s development records

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Financial Oversight

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• Support with overseeing fee collection, invoicing and payment tracking

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• Support with the management of the nursery budget

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• Manage the procurement of resources and suppliers

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Stakeholder Engagement

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• Responsible for building strong long-standing relationships with parents and carers to ensure they feel informed, valued and involved

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Culture Champion

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• Driving a positive and collaborative work environment

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• Responsible for colleague engagement, performance management and personal development, ensuring alignment with our company ethos and values

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• Be an role model to all colleagues  

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• Being a proud and enthusiastic colleague  

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What you’ll need to succeed: 

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• A passion and dedication to providing world-class care to children

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• Previous experience as a deputy manager or experienced room leader  

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• To hold a full and relevant early years qualification of Level 3 or above  

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• Strong people management and leadership skills

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• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

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• Confidence with technology including Microsoft suite, various programmes and software used in the nursery setting

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• Strong problem solving and organisational skills

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• Strong desire to learn & grow within the nursery setting

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What we offer: 

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• Competitive salary

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• Company pension scheme

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• VIVUP benefits package including retail discounts and wellbeing support

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• Access your pay as you earn it

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• Free parking on site

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• Childcare discount

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• Ongoing CPD and training and development programs designed to support professional and personal growth

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• Company Events such as summer and winter parties

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• Celebration of individual’s life events

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• Additional recognition programmes

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Applicants will need to show they have the right to work in the United Kingdom and the successful candidate will be subject to a DBS, reference and social media checks.

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