We're looking for a Deputy Manager to join our Romsey Day Nursery, situated in Romsey with local transport links taking you to the town centre. This nursery has a family feel, who look after each other and enjoy lots of laughter and fun, holding regular team bonding events and encourage people to be themselves! As a Deputy Manager, you will lead, mentor, support, and inspire a team to deliver exception care and education. You will act as Designated Safeguarding Lead, overseeing day to day running of the nursery and management of safeguarding and child protection policies. You will contribute to succession planning, training, and supporting team professional development plans, maintain strong partnerships with colleagues, parents, and other professionals (such as the Local Authority), and support the commercial success of the nursery through retention, occupancy growth, and maintaining budgets.
* Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification
* Experience within an Early Years leadership role (ideally as a Deputy Manager, Assistant Manager, Third in Charge or similar)
* Experience of participating with a regulatory inspection, leading to a 'Good' or 'Outstanding' outcome
* Confident decision maker, with previous experience providing support and leadership to others
* Strong knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding, Child Protection, and the wider legislative requirements for working with children
* Ability to develop trust and strong working partnerships with both colleagues and parents/ carers
* Ability to use a variety of communication techniques with both children and adults
We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants. Please note, due to our sector all roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS.
Our Benefits
* Childcare discount of 75% for first child
* Enhanced parental leave
* 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure. Ability to also purchase additional leave
* Pension
* Financial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual GP appointments, early access to wages, and more
* Professional development programme access for every stage of your career, including access to a careers coach
* Subject to T&Cs
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