Deputy Nursery Manager

We are recruiting for a permanent position of Deputy Nursery Manager within a 50 place not-for-profit nursery setting in the Basildon area of Essex.
This is a Room based role with time given for administration and senior duties in the office.
What you can expect for the Deputy Nursery Manager role in Basildon:

• £25,420 - £26,333k per annum
• A comprehensive pension scheme with employer contributions
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays plus day off for birthday
• 100% childcare discount for staff
• Enhanced sickness pay
• Access to qualified mental health first aiders
• Employer Assistance programme which includes 24/7 helpline access to include access to counselling sessions, legal, debt and life management advice, discounts etc.

Requirements of the Deputy Nursery Manager in Basildon:

• Hold minimum level 3 childcare qualification
• Senior level experience in an early years setting
• Experience leading a team within an early years setting
• Good communication skills
• Good knowledge of the EYFS

Duties and responsibilities:

• Actively promote and support the protection of children and young people in the workplace, ensuring that all staff and volunteers observe nursery policies and procedures to keep children safe from harm.
• Help lead and support staff to implement the EYFS
• Monitor and evaluate practice within playrooms to support improvements.
• Work with parents/carers of all children to achieve full integration in the nursery.
• Foresee the needs of all children, families and staff and give wellbeing guidance as appropriate.
• Support all staff and lead a good staff team with high morale.
• Liaise with and support parents/carers and other family members.
• To promote the high standards of the nursery at all times to parents, staff and visitors

If you may be interested in this early years role as a Deputy Nursery Manager in Basildon please apply now to find out more or contact us for childcare jobs in other geographical areas.
We are working on behalf of our client to recruit for this permanent childcare opportunity.