Responsible to: Nursery Manager
Location: Country Kids Day Nursery Newark, Lincoln Road, Newark, NG24 2DQ
Salary: Competitive. Please note salary stated is for employees aged 21 and over. Candidates under the age of 21 is a different age bracket.
Hours: 40 per week
We are looking for a Deputy Manager to join our wonderful team here at Country Kids Newark. The role will assist our Nursery Manager in leading the day-to-day management of the nursery, in line with our company ethos and goals. The Deputy Manager will ensure the nursery continues to deliver the highest standard of care, development, and education by leading the team of practitioners and apprentices.
Nursery benefits
* An extra paid day off on us for your birthday
* Discount for employee's children that are enrolled within nursery
* A family run business where staff are at the heart of everything we do
* 5 year service bonus of £1000 plus an extra 2 days holiday
* Enrolled on discount schemes
* Annual award ceremony to celebrate our amazing staff
* Opportunity to increase own wage each year based on performance
* Fantastic progression opportunities, including our 'Aspire Programme' which provides in-house training for those staff members with potential to step up into a managerial role
Essential Criteria (These are the minimum qualities and levels of skill / experience you must have in order to be selected for interview)
* Minimum of a relevant Level 3 qualification in Childcare and Education with at least 2 year's post qualifying experience
* Excellent knowledge of safeguarding and EYFS
* Well organised, a team player, and able to work to tight deadlines.
* Good IT skills.
* Able to maintain strict confidentiality in performing duties.
Of course, you'll need an enhanced monthly DBS check and successful references.
Remember, we're not looking for ordinary, we're looking for extraordinary, so make sure you stand out when you submit your application
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From £32,760.00 per year
Benefits:
* Childcare
* Company events
* Company pension
* Discounted or free food
* Employee discount
* Employee mentoring programme
* On-site parking
* Sabbatical
Experience:
* Nursery: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
* Level 3 Certificate relevant to childcare (required)
Work Location: In person