Early Years Assistant Manager

Job Advertisement: Early Years Assistant Manager

Job Title: Early Years Assistant Manager
Company: Link3 Recruitment
Location: Basildon, SS15, UK
Employment Type: Full-time, Fixed-term contract
Salary: £25,420 - £28,500

About Us:
We have a fantastic opportunity for a passionate and dedicated Early Years Assistant Manager to join our team in Laindon. We are seeking a skilled professional who will provide high-quality, inclusive early years education and care in a welcoming and supportive environment.

Our setting is friendly and inclusive, placing children and their families at the heart of everything we do. We offer excellent opportunities for professional development, growth, and progression within our team.

The Role:
We are looking for an enthusiastic Early Years Assistant Manager to assist in managing daily nursery operations and ensuring high standards of childcare. You will be responsible for:

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  Overseeing planning and implementation of age-appropriate activities that foster learning and development.

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  Supervising and mentoring nursery staff to maintain a high-quality, inclusive, and stimulating environment.

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  Assisting in managing nursery operations, ensuring compliance with policies, safeguarding regulations, and best practices.

Contract Details:

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  Permanent position

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  Hours per week: 40

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  Weeks per year: 52

Minimum Requirements:
To be considered for this role, candidates must meet the following criteria:

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  Qualifications: A minimum Level 3 Early Years Education and Childcare Qualification (or higher, such as Level 5).

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  Experience: Post-qualification experience working with young children.

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  Safeguarding: An enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one if your current certificate is not registered with the Update Service).

Why Join Us?

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  Competitive salary and benefits package.

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  A friendly, inclusive, and supportive team environment.

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  Access to ongoing professional development and training opportunities.

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  Career progression opportunities within the setting.

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  A fulfilling role supporting children's early development and well-being.

Employee Benefits:

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  Bereavement leave

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  Childcare support

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  Company pension

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  Employee discount

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  Employee mentoring programme

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  Health & wellbeing programme

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  Referral programme

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  Sick pay

How to Apply:
If you are passionate about early years education and want to be part of a supportive and inspiring team, we would love to hear from you! Please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience to (url removed).