Deputy Manager

An experienced Deputy Nursery Manager is required for a permanent position in one of our client's nurseries in Coventry. This is a new opportunity for a passionate and dedicated Deputy who wants to help the nursery grow. You'll be supporting the Manager to reinforce the company's ethos and values, and you will set an example for the team.

Our client is a small group of well-connected nurseries with each setting supporting the others. They offer a personal feel to every setting, and prioritise employee well-being.

Competitive Salary - £31,720 - £32,656

Summary:

• 40hrs a week - shifts between 07:30 - 18:00
• Open 51 weeks
• 39 Place Nursery - 6 weeks to years
• Proposed plan for extension and growth up to 49 Places

Benefits -

• 26 days annual leave
• Earn up to 4 days additional annual leave per year through good attendance
• 40% childcare discount (increasing to 50% after 3 years' service)
• 10% friends & family childcare discount
• 8 hours per year to attend appointments or events that support your well-being
• 6 weeks full maternity pay + 6 weeks half maternity pay
• Special rewards for Good and Outstanding Ofsted gradings
• £250.00 employee referral scheme

Essentials for a Deputy Nursery Manager -

• Level 3 in Childcare or Equivalent
• Experience as a Deputy Manager

Duties

• Assist the Manager in overseeing the day-to-day running of the nursery
• Support staff in delivering high-quality childcare and early childhood education programmes
• Supervise and motivate team members, fostering a positive and professional working environment
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and safeguarding policies
• Maintain effective communication with parents and carers regarding children's progress and centre updates
• Support staff in planning and implementing educational activities suitable for various age groups
• Assist with administrative tasks such as record keeping, rota management, and reporting

For further information feel free to call Aaron at aconnolly@charecruitment.com or call on 01189485555.