Deputy Nursery Manager. Job in Hilton Education & Training Jobs

Overview

Nursery Room Leader.

Full time - Permanent Monday to Friday 40 hours per week - £14.06 per hour.

It would suit a candidate who can drive due to the location of the nursery.

This converted barn building is set in a beautiful rural location surrounded by fields, featuring large outdoor play environments suitable for all weather.

About the Nursery

Children from birth to 5 years explore, learn, and develop through many activities and resources that promote learning through play. We love the great outdoors, with open spaces and a bespoke forest school facility.

The aim is to provide a happy, home‑to‑home environment with emphasis on individual attention and learning through play. The nursery works in partnership with parents to meet their needs.

Qualifications & Experience

• Full and relevant Level 3 Childcare Qualification – Essential
• Over 1 year's experience working in Early Years – Essential
• Sound knowledge of Ofsted expectations to achieve a Good or Outstanding rating – Desirable
• Knowledge of the statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements – Essential
• Fluent in written and spoken English – Essential

Role Responsibilities

• Lead the care and development of children aged 3 months to 1 year.
• Create a safe, nurturing environment and support secure attachments.
• Guide and support team members, identifying training needs.
• Use EyLog/EyMan to track progress and maintain accurate records.
• Build strong relationships with parents and keep them informed.
• Ensure compliance with EYFS and safeguarding standards.
• Promote outdoor learning and overall child development.
• Model professionalism and foster a respectful team culture.

Benefits

• Annual leave: 24 days holiday plus bank holidays and an extra paid day off for your birthday.
• Childcare discount: 75% off nursery fees for team members.
• Wellbeing support: Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme helpline.
• Learning and development: Tailored training and development opportunities.
• Pension: Company pension scheme.
• Employee discounts: Access to Perkaboo discounts.
• Mentoring: Employee mentoring programme.
• Health and wellbeing: Dedicated support.
• Refer a Friend scheme: Earn up to £750 through our referral programme.

Equality & Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts, and the post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty.

Footsteps Nursery Fradley is part of the Family First Group which commits to equality of opportunity and anti‑discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within the Family First Group.

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