Nursery Deputy Manager

A private family run nursery in Finchley that caters for children aged 3 months to 5 years is looking an experienced and enthusiastic Deputy Manager to join their team ASAP.

The successful candidate must be highly motivated, have a positive attitude towards working with children, and be ready to lead and manage a team of staff.

It's an office based role but you will be required to cover across all classrooms and kitchen when needed whilst supervising 39�staff daily across the 5 classrooms.

This is a FULL TIME PERMANENT vacancy and you will need to be able to commit to working Monday to Friday 40 hours per week:

Rotating shifts:

Opening Nursery: 7am-4pm

Closing Nursery: 9.30am-6.30pm

The successful candidate will be required to carry out the following duties:

• To assist the Manager and deputise in the absence of the Manager


• Supporting & supervising members of staff


• Ensuring policies & procedures are kept up to date and ensure all staff are aware of changes


• Responsible for ratios, ensuring you have enough staff at all times


• Provide safe, High Quality Care and Education for the children aged between 3 months and five years on a daily basis.


• To fulfil legal and statutory requirements as stated by the governing body OFSTED, EYFS, Safeguarding, Fire Safety Regulations, Health and Safety Regulations, Local Authority Regulations, Food Safety


• To be committed to continuous professional development and promote this within the Nursery.


• To be a positive role model for staff, parents and children at all times.

If you meet the following requirements please apply today:

• Minimum level 3 childcare qualification


• At least 2 years experience managing a childcare setting


• Confident with leading & supervising


• Aware of Ofsted requirements


• Team player


• Up to date DBS (if not, be willing to get a new one)


• Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills


• Clear and demonstrable management and leadership skills


• Good ICT skills-Microsoft Word, Excel

Can accommodate parking if necessary

Salary starting at �40,000 (Salary negotiable depending on experience)

Start ASAP