Overview
Position: Deputy Nursery Manager
Location: Maidenhead
Hours: 41.25
Reports to: Nursery Manager
Working at Fennies is about loving what you do and having the passion to be the best at it! If you’re an inspirational educator with a passion for providing ‘the right start for under 5s,’ then you belong at Fennies. We’ve been excelling in early years since 1992, and we’re opening new nurseries every year. We don’t acquire existing nurseries, so each of our settings is Fennies through and through, from our exceptional culture to our bespoke rooms. From day one, you’ll be supported by our tailored induction, and you’ll be given every opportunity to grow and develop in your career with guidance from the Learning and Development team.
Apply today to join our prestigious, family-run, award-winning nursery group.
Your journey: As a Deputy Manager, alongside our Nursery Managers you are at the heart of our organisation. To deputise in the absence of your Nursery Manager you will need to be great at creating a collaborative, welcoming setting. Alongside our bespoke induction, we want you to feel confident with what makes a Fennies nursery successful. Success of your nursery starts with the team you build, develop and maintain to provide a high quality of care for each and every child. An engaged team will create a nurturing bond with our families, that starts with their child at the centre. Leading a successful team will mean you will take responsibility for the quality in your setting, your attrition, staff attendance and building your setting’s occupancy. Alongside you, our support teams are there to allow you to focus on the quality within your setting – making sure you are aligned to our Fennies goal, to provide ‘the right start for under 5s.’ With new nurseries opening every year, we are here to support your career aspirations including growing to be a Fennies Nursery Manager.
Responsibilities
* Building caring relationships with children, families, your team and the local community
* Leading your team to be the best childcare educators through your guidance, passion and drive
* Communicating with your team and the families at your nursery through regular updates
* Welcoming new employees and new children into the nursery and implementing plans for them effectively, then supporting them with continued development plans
* Collaborating with Fennies other nursery settings to become an integral part of our Fennies community and leading by example by demonstrating our LIFE values
* Ensuring your setting is well-staffed and has the necessary provisions to provide high-quality, educational childcare for the children
* Evaluating the performance in your settings and making improvements on a continuous basis
* Monitoring the children’s learning and development and reporting this with the family and staff members
* Advising Room Leaders on initiatives and by actively developing their skills as a responsible and supportive role model
Qualifications
* Excellent knowledge of ‘Birth to 5 Matters’, typical child development stages and sound understanding of the EYFS
* Full and relevant L3 or above Early Years qualification
* Minimum grade 4/C in Maths and English GCSE (or equivalent)
* Correct implementation, audits and requirements for the key person, safeguarding, health & safety, and confidentiality systems
* Knowledge of safely administering medication, First Aid and critical care policies
* Preparations and responsibilities before Ofsted visits
* Ability to resolve issues and handle complaints per Fennies policies and procedures
* Ability to achieve KPIs in your setting in line with Fennies mission statement
We offer
* Competitive salaries that match or outshine competitors, a comprehensive pension scheme, and exclusive staff discounts of up to 60% when you enrol your children here
* Opportunity to join a culture where regular manager meetings, tailored learning and development sessions, mentoring and coaching help you grow as a leader
* Opportunities to develop in your career with targeted development plans and approachable managers
* Personalised induction program with 1:1 CliftonStrengths coaching to identify where you excel as a manager
* Well-being benefits with BUPA support, team incentives and up to 33 days annual leave
* Events to come together and celebrate, from summer BBQs to a Christmas party
* Recognition with quarterly performance bonuses up to £750
* The Fennies Fresh Café with a range of daily lunch options
At Fennies we celebrate and support diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other characteristic. We are dedicated to providing a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. Join us and be part of a team that embraces diversity and works towards a more inclusive future.
‘Fennies Nurseries is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Therefore all successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced criminal record check and proof of identity will be required’
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