Overview
Join Our Team as a Deputy Nursery Manager — Part-time 27.5 hours over 5 days a week (Breakfast club 7.15-9am and then 2.30pm-6.15pm). Location: Little Green Rascals Children\'s Day Nursery & Out of School Club, Bishopthorpe, North Yorkshire.
Based in Bishopthorpe, we are seeking a passionate Deputy Nursery Manager to lead, inspire, and support our team in delivering exceptional care and education. You will mentor, guide, and create brighter futures for children, families, and your team. To be considered for this role, you must hold a Level 3 Early Years qualification. Please note: sponsorship for this role is not available.
Why You’ll Love Working with Us
* Childcare Perks: Free childcare for the first month and 52% discount (based on working hours) to support your family.
* Volunteer Day: 1 paid day off per year to volunteer and give back to the community.
* Holiday and Celebrations: 31 days of holiday, including national bank holidays, plus a Christmas closure week and your birthday off.
* Career Development: Access to The National College full of training and courses.
* Exclusive Discounts & Wellbeing Support: Perkbox discounts, wellbeing tools, and online medical services.
* Recognition & Rewards: Refer a friend or family for bonuses and celebrate milestones with long-service awards.
Pay: £28,829 per annum, based on experience (40 hours per week).
Working Hours: 27.5 hours over 5 days a week (Breakfast club 7.15-9am and then 2.30pm-6.15pm).
Location: Little Green Rascals Children\'s Day Nursery & Out of School Club Bishopthorpe, Old School House, Bishopthorpe, North Yorkshire, YO23 2RE.
What Being a Deputy Nursery Manager Involves
As a Deputy Nursery Manager, you will support the Nursery Manager to lead and inspire your team while maintaining excellence in base room responsibilities. You will:
* Lead and mentor the nursery team to deliver high-quality early years education with pride and energy.
* Support the Nursery Manager in overseeing all aspects of nursery operations, ensuring consistency and quality.
* Act as a role model, fostering initiative, creativity, and high standards of care.
* Build strong partnerships with families, colleagues, and external agencies to promote collaboration and excellent outcomes for children.
* Monitor and guide the team’s implementation of the EYFS framework, ensuring engaging and nurturing learning opportunities.
* Take responsibility for the nursery in the Nursery Manager’s absence, ensuring smooth operations.
* Promote a culture of continuous improvement, providing constructive feedback and supporting professional development within your team.
* Maintain a safe, inclusive, and stimulating environment that respects the unique needs of every child.
About Our Nursery
Based in a charming listed former school building opposite Bishopthorpe library, our nursery boasts four rooms, three gardens and onsite Forest School. We offer an enabling environment with organic, freshly prepared meals onsite. We also have an Out of School and Holiday Club attached to a local school with various arts and crafts activities and outdoor adventures. Our nursery dog, Mabel, is training to be a Therapy dog for children. We operate with a home-from-home ethos.
Safeguarding The Old Station Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references, and verification of right to work in the UK and essential qualifications. Our recruitment and compliance team will guide you through onboarding. We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Reasonable adjustments will be considered to ensure fairness and accessibility for all candidates.
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Equality, Inclusion & Other
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Management
* Industries: Primary and Secondary Education
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