A leading nursery in Hove is seeking a Deputy Nursery Manager to join their management team. The ideal candidate will be a Level 3 qualified educator with experience in leadership and a passion for early years education. You will ensure high standards of care, lead a team, and promote inclusivity. The role offers competitive pay, bonuses, and a supportive work environment.
Annual wellness day off
Access to retail discounts
20 days holiday, increasing with service
Dedicated learning and development support
Qualifications
* Experience in a managerial role, including nursery administration.
* Strong knowledge of the EYFS framework.
Responsibilities
* Ensure high standards of childcare and early years education.
* Lead, motivate, and inspire educators.
Skills
Leadership
Communication
Education
Early Years Education qualification Level 3 or above
Hours: Full Time, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Salary: £14.25 - £15.50 per hour (dependent on qualifications and experience) plus £1,000 Welcome Bonus
Benefits: Performance related bonus, 50% childcare discount, wellness day, and much more.
Blueberry Nursery School in Hove is highly sought after and reputable, rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
About you
You are a Level 3 or above qualified, Senior Early Years Educator / Senior Practitioner / Senior Nursery Nurse / Room Leader who is ready for the next step, or an experienced Deputy Manager or similar who thrives on leading by example and inspiring others. You love supporting and encouraging young children’s natural curiosity and excitement, and motivating your team to do the same.
You possess a natural, nurturing openness, a warm and positive outlook, and care about learning and education standards for young children in the UK.
What you'll be doing
As a Deputy Nursery Manager, you will be an integral part of the nursery management team, ensuring the setting has the right staff, culture, policies, and resources to deliver high standards of childcare and early years education.
You will identify areas for improvement, whether related to learning and teaching techniques or creating stimulating experiences and environments. You will promote inclusivity to meet the individual needs of all children and staff. You will lead, motivate, and inspire educators, manage staff ratios, attract new hires, and provide ongoing development opportunities. You will also deputise for the Nursery Manager during their absence.
* Experience in a managerial role, including nursery administration or similar
* Strong knowledge and understanding of the EYFS framework
* Alignment with Storal values around responsibility, openness, and teamwork; experience in staff training and support
* Demonstrable leadership qualities, ideally within Early Years
* Excellent communication skills with children and adults
What you'll get
* Competitive pay rates dependent on experience and qualification
* Performance-related bonuses
* Annual wellness day off
* Access to retail and other discounts through Perkbox
* 20 days holiday (plus bank holidays), increasing to 22 days after 2 years, and 25 days after 5 years
* Dedicated learning and development support
* Access to confidential counselling sessions through our Employee Assistance Programme
About us
This nursery is part of Storal, a group of nurseries across England. Our vision is to be the nursery group that every family and educator wants to be part of. We value high standards, teamwork, and growth, creating an environment where everyone can thrive. If you share these values, a Storal nursery is the place for you.
Storal is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All staff and volunteers will undergo background checks, including an enhanced DBS check and references.
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