Deputy Nursery Manager (Hiring Immediately)

Job Description

Job Title: Deputy Nursery Manager

Location: Gloucester College, Llanthony Road, GL2 5JQ

Salary - £28,500-£33,500

A relevant early years qualification of Level 3 or above is required.

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.

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.

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

The Role:

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.

Key Deliverables:

Leadership & Strategy

• Support the Nursery Manager in developing and leading the team ensuring they are performing at their very best each and every day
• Encourage colleague development and fostering a culture of collaboration, through mentoring, training and performance management
• Responsible for ensuring all colleagues are up to date with mandatory training
• Responsible for running and leading team meetings designed to inspire and provide clear communication to all colleagues
• Support with providing leadership on educational programmes and curriculum including alignment of the EYFS
• Support in recruiting and onboarding all new colleagues, ensuring colleagues become advocates of My Ohana from their first day

Operational Excellence

• Support the Nursery Manager on the ongoing delivery to ensure the highest standards of childcare and operational efficiency across the nursery
• Support with overseeing the curriculum implementation and alignment of the EYFS
• Management of colleague rotas; ensuring correct colleague levels in line with ratios
• Implement and maintain H&S and hygiene standards across the nursery
• Management of accurate record keeping; including attendance registers, accident reports and children’s development records

Financial Oversight

• Support with overseeing fee collection, invoicing and