Job Overview
Deputy Manager
Ditcham Park School, just outside of Petersfield, is an independent school for students up to the age of 16. Situated on top of the South Downs with spectacular views across Hampshire, it is an idyllic place for young minds to thrive in a supportive and nurturing environment.
Dragonflies at Ditcham is an all-year-round day nursery for children from 6 months to school age. Located in a separate building from the main school and operating as a standalone nursery, Dragonflies at Ditcham is a boutique nursery of exceptional quality. Each day, up to 24 children enjoy the newly refurbished setting, surrounded by open spaces to explore, grow, and flourish.
The successful candidate will help create an environment where each child's imagination and creativity are nurtured, and where the magic of childhood comes alive every day. Dragonflies at Ditcham is a true home-from-home for many children.
As the Deputy Nursery Manager, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the Nursery Manager in all aspects of the nursery's operation. You will help lead the team, ensuring high standards of care, learning, and safety for all children. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the culture and educational approach of a new nursery, contributing your ideas and expertise to create a truly special place for children to learn and grow.
Our new Deputy Nursery Manager will be joining us at a time when marketing, building relationships with families and the wider community and establishing an effective team who can provide exceptional care and education from day one of opening are of the upmost importance This is a hands on role with plenty of variety and will suit someone with a wide range of skills and experiences and who thrives in a busy environment.
To be successful at shortlisting, applicants must be able to demonstrate:
* Experience of working with children from 0 - 5 with an excellent understanding of the EYFS
* Successful marketing initiatives
* Sound commercial awareness
* Strong leadership skills and experience
* Excellent attention to detail
We know the commitment and dedication required to run a successful day nursery, with a happy staff team and excellent outcomes for children. The Nursery Manager opportunity provides the following benefits:
* Competitive salary
* Bonus scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Wellbeing services
* Training and Development
* Leadership Coaching
Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers, and an enhanced DBS check will be required. A certificate of good conduct may be required for applicants who have lived/worked overseas.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £30,000.00-£35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company events
* Company pension
* Employee discount
Education:
* GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
* Nursery: 1 year (preferred)
* Nursery experience: 1 year (preferred)
* Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
* Management: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person