Deputy Nursery Manager
Zero2Five are proud to be working with a private Montessori Day Nursery based in Walthamstow, London, who are looking to employ an experienced Deputy Nursery Manager. This is a vital leadership position supporting the effective day-today running of the nursery and great opportunity to be able to progress within your career to a more senior position with the excellent training provided.
Key Responsibilities
Building strong, professional partnerships with parents and carers to support children's development and well-being.
Undertaking risk assessments and ensuring all policies and procedures are followed.
Carrying out any additional duties as directed by the Manager to support the smooth running of the nursery.
Managing staff rotas and always ensuring compliance with staff-to-child ratios.
Ensuring classroom displays are purposeful and well-maintained, and that regular health and safety checks are carried out.
Supporting the Manager with staff supervision, including peer observations and audits of practice
Acting as the Manager's deputy in their absence, ensuring continuity of leadership and decision-making.
Essential Criteria:
Previous experience as a Nursery Deputy Manager or Third in Charge
Level 3 or above Early Years qualification
Excellent ICT and communication skills
Paediatric First Aid certification and a commitment to maintain it
A current and clean DBS certificate
A thorough understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), Ofsted requirements, and safeguarding policies.
The successful candidate can look forward to a very competitive salary with additional benefits such as in-house training with career progression opportunities. With this, you will be working in a setting that has excellent facilities and will be working with a friendly team .
If this sounds like the type of vacancy you feel you have been looking for, then apply today! Or email your most up to date CV to
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