Deputy Manager – Trilakes Nursery, Sandhurst
Location: Trilakes Nursery and Preschool – Sandhurst. Hours: Full time, 40 hours per week over 4 days. Salary: Up to £15.20 per hour, dependent on experience and qualification.
Role and Responsibilities
Leadership & Operations
* Support the day‑to‑day running of the nursery alongside the Manager.
* Help drive occupancy through enrolments, open days, and local outreach.
* Support with admissions, waiting lists, and parent enquiries.
* Contribute to nursery development plans and growth strategies.
* Keep records up to date using Famly.
Educational Quality & EYFS
* Ensure high‑quality learning across all seven areas of the EYFS.
* Oversee planning, observations, assessments, and next steps.
* Support Room Leaders and practitioners to deliver outstanding practice.
* Champion inclusive practice, working closely with the SENCO team.
* Promote meaningful key group and language group time.
Safeguarding & Compliance
* Act as DSL or support DSL to ensure safeguarding is always a priority.
* Record and report concerns using the Attraction Nurseries app.
* Ensure all staff follow safeguarding and safer recruitment practices.
* Support audit readiness for Ofsted and internal quality checks.
Health, Safety & Site Management
* Carry out and review risk assessments and daily safety checks.
* Ensure high standards of hygiene and food safety.
* Monitor site safety and report maintenance issues promptly.
* Support implementation and review of health & safety policies.
Leading & Developing Your Team
* Lead, motivate, and inspire your team every day.
* Support supervisions, appraisals, and team meetings.
* Identify training needs and support staff development.
* Mentor apprentices and new team members.
* Ensure all staff training is up to date and recorded.
Parent & Community Engagement
* Build strong, trusting relationships with families.
* Manage communication through Famly, newsletters, and in person.
* Handle parent queries and concerns professionally.
* Deliver show‑arounds and share the nursery vision with new families.
* Work with external agencies and other settings where needed.
Organisation & Admin
* Complete all key paperwork accurately and on time.
* Manage newsletters, planning, safeguarding logs, and H&S records.
* Use the manager’s planner to stay organised and on track.
* Oversee daily rotas, ensuring time is allocated for SEN, planning, and admin.
Benefits
* In‑house qualification scheme – earn an additional 30p per hour.
* Up to six weeks holiday plus birthday leave.
* Volunteer day to support a charity of your choice.
* 50% childcare discount.
* Wellbeing support (Health Assured and attendance rewards).
* Over 100 training courses, including SENCO.
* £100 welcome bonus for resources.
* Free uniform and DBS.
* Referral bonuses up to £750.
* Free family access to Jake’s Playworld Attraction.
Typical Day
From morning welcomes to outdoor adventures, planning activities to farm visits – every day is different. One minute you’re leading a learning activity, next you’re on a farm visit, then you’re supporting a child’s big developmental milestone. It’s busy, rewarding, and never boring.
We’re based at Jake’s Playworld Attraction – a unique, energetic, and inspiring environment.
Details
* Location: Trilakes, Sandhurst.
* Hours: 40 hours across 4 days.
* Salary: up to £15.20 per hour.
Attraction Nurseries is an equal opportunities employer. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references.
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