Deputy Nursery Manager – Godalming
Nursery: kinderzimmer Godalming, GU7 1RH
Job Type: Full Time, permanent, 40 hours per week
Salary: Up to £41,097 (depending on qualifications and experience).
We are proud to share that kinderzimmer UK is an Ofsted Outstanding provider!
At kinderzimmer UK, we’re on a mission to make the world a better place through education. Since opening our first nursery in June 2023, we’ve grown rapidly and have already earned Ofsted Outstanding status. Proud finalists of the National NMT Awards 2024 for Best Nursery Group, Best Nursery Indoor Learning Environment of the Year and Best Nursery Business Development. We’re also rated 4.9 stars on Glassdoor and 5 stars on Indeed, reflecting our dedication to both excellence and making our teams feel valued.
The setting
Nestled within an acre of natural woodland and set in a beautifully restored 19th-century mill, kinderzimmer Godalming offers a truly unique early years setting. Just a 10-minute walk from both the train station and the historic town centre, our new nursery and preschool provides 144 places for children aged 3 months to 5 years. With a pond, river, and an abundance of wildlife on our doorstep, this is an inspiring environment for children to explore, discover, and thrive.
What will you be doing?
The brand-new nursery setting gives you the opportunity to shape every aspect from the ground up! Your responsibilities include;
* Ensure that every child receives a high level of care and is in a safe environment
* Deliver stimulating methods of learning to help shape individual needs, in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum
* Lead a team of exceptional people towards a common goal
* Have experience with business and commerce elements of the Nursery runnings
* Strong knowledge of safeguarding and compliance procedures.
* Ability to build trusting relationships with parents, colleague, children and external partners
What we can offer you
Our playground could be your workplace. In exchange for your commitment and enthusiasm you will get a lot in return, not just from the children, but from us also! kinderzimmer UK has a market-leading benefits package which is tailored to the individual employee's needs.
* The benefits package includes but is not limited to;
* A free childcare place for your child at a kinderzimmer nursery
* Access to 24-hour counselling
* Workwear allowance
* Annual personal development budget
* Wellness day
* Annual subscriptions to market leading fitness and mental health apps
* And much much more!
What we’re looking for
For our bespoke nursery, we are looking for experienced leaders to join us;
* Must be Level 3 qualified or above.
* Experience with an Early Years Leadership role ideally as a Deputy Manager or similar.
* A confident leader who has successfully participated in Ofsted inspections with “Good” or “Outstanding” outcomes.
* An inspirational Deputy Nursery Manager that can develop a high performing team
At kinderzimmer UK, we celebrate individuality and embrace diverse approaches to education, believing it enriches the experiences we create for children. We’re looking for educators who bring their own unique style, whether that means diving right in and leading hands-on activities, setting up inviting resources for children to explore independently, or stepping back to let children initiate and complete tasks on their own. Instead of prescribing a single teaching method, we want to understand what makes you shine so we can place you in the nursery environment where your approach will truly thrive. So, whatever your style, we’d love to hear from you!
How to apply
If you hold the relevant Early Years qualification (level 3 or above), then click apply now and submit your CV. A member of the kinderzimmer UK team will be in touch to discuss your application!
We look forward to meeting you!
Please note, all roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS and two references. Some of our roles require specific qualifications by law, this will be highlighted within the advert.
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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to £41,097.00 per year
Benefits
* Additional leave
* Bereavement leave
* Casual dress
* Childcare
* Company events
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* Free fitness classes
* Health & wellbeing programme
* Referral programme
* Transport links
Work authorisation
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
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