Are you ready to take the next step in your childcare career? We are looking for a passionate and driven Deputy Manager to join our dedicated team at Little Flyers West Calder - a fantastic opportunity to progress within a supportive, family-run company that truly values its staff.
Why Join Little Flyers?
At Little Flyers, we’re more than just a nursery - we are a community. As part of our team, you’ll benefit from:
* Leadership Development: Enrollment in our bespoke Leadership Programme, designed to support your professional growth.
* Supportive Senior Management Team: Work alongside experienced leaders who are committed to mentoring and encouraging development.
* In-House Bespoke Training: Ongoing training tailored to your role, with opportunities to expand your knowledge and skills.
* Career Progression: Real opportunities to advance within the company as we continue to grow.
* Family-Run Values: Join a close-knit team where your voice matters, and your wellbeing is prioritised.
About the Role:
As Deputy Manager, you will support the Nursery Manager in leading the day-to-day operations, ensuring a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for children and staff alike. Your role will include:
* Assisting in the overall management of the nursery
* Leading and mentoring the team, acting as a positive role model
* Supporting with planning, safeguarding, and curriculum delivery
* Building strong relationships with children, parents, and external agencies
* Upholding the high standards of care and education Little Flyers is known for
What We’re Looking For:
* A minimum Level 3 qualification in Early Years (or equivalent)
* Previous supervisory or leadership experience in an early years setting
* A passion for early childhood education and a genuine love of working with children
* Strong communication and leadership skills
* A proactive, can-do attitude with a desire to continually improve
Join Us at Little Flyers West Calder – Where Your Career Can Take Flight!
If you’re ready for the next step in your career and want to be part of something special, we woudl love to hear from you.
Little Flyers Childcare has settings across Edinburgh and West Lothian, alongside our afterschool provision, caring for children aged 0 to 10 years. Our staff have decades of childcare experience and such genuine compassion and empathy to help support our children and families as they grow. We are so proud to be named in the ‘TOP 20 of Day Nurseries’ three years in a row.
At Little Flyers, we know that childcare is a significant expense for families, which is why it’s so important to me to use my privileged position to lobby The Scottish Government and our regulating bodies to better the private childcare sector. It’s our aim to work to better our sector by creating a balance between paying practitioner the wage they deserve, and making childcare affordable for all.
Job Information
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Date Posted 23 June, 2025
Location Edinburgh,Scotland
Job Title Deputy Manager
Experience +2
Qualification SVQ 3 or equivalent
Offered Salary £15
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Deputy Manager
Company Little Flyers Childcare
Email businessmanager@littleflyerschildcare.org.uk
Address 5 Glebe Road, West Calder EH55 8DF Edinburgh, EDINBURGH EH558DF, Scotland
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