Deputy Manager

Job summary

We have recently celebrated our 20th year of delivering high quality childcare!! With us be part of the family developing the future!!

Who We Are

With 20 sites across East London, Cambridge and Norfolk offering brilliant opportunities for professional development and growth come and join in on the action!!

We are looking for a passionate, friendly and hard-working Deputy Manager to join our nursery team at The Diamond Centre, NR7 8TR.

Salary

We are able to offer a high competitive salary, to be discussed with candidate

The Role

We are looking for a full-time Deputy Managerworking Monday to Friday, 8 hours a day/40 hours per week, following a shift pattern. The Diamond Centre is open between the hours of 7.45am-6.30pm

Key Duties

As a Deputy Manager your responsibilities are…

• Supporting the manager and team
• Leading staff and teams
• Building relationships with key children and their families
• Provide a stimulating learning environment
• Record and promote development
• Ensuring the well-being and safety of the children
• Support daily routines
• Follow policies and procedures
• Maintain confidentiality
• Safeguard the children from harm

Requirements

• The successful applicant will need to have…
• Level 3 qualification
• Management experience: 1 year+
• Strong leadership skills
• Works well in a team
• Great understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework (EYFS)
• Strong passion for a child-centred approach to play and learning
• Excellent communication skills; written and verbal
• Excellent organisation skills and time-management

Benefits

• Discounted childcare
• Appreciation rewards
• Refer a friend scheme (unlimited)
• Company social events
• Auto enrolment into a pension scheme
• Free confidential Wellness programme
• Good travel links
• Free parking
• CPD training
• Career development opportunities

All applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check and provide two suitable references