Deputy Nursery Manager

Position: Deputy Nursery Manager

Location: Hythe, Southampton

Salary: Starting from £17 per hour

Hours: 36-40 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent, all year round

Job Overview

Manaba are working with an Oftsed rated 'Good' nursery in Hythe, Southampton who are recruiting for a Deputy Nursery Manager to join their team.

We are looking for an experienced Early Years leader with a minimum Level 3 qualification in Early Years to support the day to day management of this lovely setting, alongside the current Manager whilst ensuring the nursery provision is of the highest quality, providing a safe, stimulating, and caring child-centred environment catering for all children’s educational and developmental needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the nursery in the absence of the Nursery Manager

• Support the efficient day to day management, leadership and supervising of the nursery and support the overall delivery of a high-quality service to all service users

• Support the development of the nursery in liaison with the Nursery Manager and Room Leaders

• Build, develop and maintain a positive, supportive, and professional culture within the nursery

• Always role model exceptional practice for children and all staff

• Ensure the nursery meets Ofsted requirements at all times

• Be a flexible member of staff within the nursery – leading by example and role modelling flexible and professional behaviour.

• Support the forward planning and organisation of staff rotas and sickness/absence cover to ensure appropriate staffing levels are always maintained in relation to staff:child ratios

• Support to monitor all record keeping within the nursery

• Support the Nursery Manager to monitor all purchases, ensuring to remain within set budgets

• Applicants MUST hold a minimum Level 3 qualification in Early Years

They also offer an excellent benefits package, including:

• 30% Childcare discount, increasing to 50% after two years continuous service

• Enhanced holiday entitlement increasing with long service. (Additional day annual leave after every complete year of service, up to 5 years e.g. 5 days after 5 years)

• Annual pay reviews as well as an additional increase for staff members with 2 years’ service

• Workplace pension

• Refer a Friend Bonus Scheme

• Staff uniform provided, including a lightweight summer top alternative for the warmer months

• Staff room refreshments including tea, coffee, squash, and sweet treats!

• Brilliant progression opportunities

• Support from the Company to gain further qualifications or training

This position offers an engaging environment where your leadership can make a meaningful difference in young lives. We welcome applications from enthusiastic individuals committed to fostering a safe, caring, and stimulating setting for children’s growth.