Deputy Manager Qualified L3, L6, QTS, EYTS (essential) THE ROLE : to get children ready for the world through play! THE FINER DETAILS: Flexible working shifts 4 days a week and year-round Seahorse Nursery is a family-run group of nurseries in Southfields and Wimbledon Park (SW19, famous for tennis). Join the national award-winning team ; Founder Julia Wolfe winner of NMT Personality of the year, Principal Harriet Wolfe winner of Goldman Sachs / Oxford University small business competition and NMT & Nursery World National Area Manager of the year. We are looking for an experienced Deputy Manager (L3, L6, QTS, EYTS - essential). This is an excellent opportunity for an existing third in charge or high-performance room leader to showcase their leadership and management skills and it can be a great steppingstone in your career! If you think you are the right person for this role do get in touch for an informal chat about how Seahorse Nursery can support your career aspirations. With a unique opportunity, your journey starts here! We welcome applications from those with relevant experience as Early Years Teachers, Early Years Educators and Nursery Nurses. Pay scales are higher for those with Early Years Teacher Status. * Unable to provide VISA sponsorships currently. * Benefits • Salary ranges from: £31,200 - £34,320 (based on qualifications & work pattern) • 4 workday a week available • Enhanced annual leave (including birthday off) and many other rewards and perks • Refer a friend bonus • Upfront DBS payment • Career and development opportunities (internal promotion pathways) • Bereavement leave • Casual dress • Company events • Company pension • Cycle to work scheme • Employee discount • Employee mentoring programme • Health & Wellbeing Programme • Transport links Day to day • To be jointly responsible for the day-to-day and operational running of the Nursery • To understand and be able to teach the Seahorse curriculum and educational programmes. • To support the team to fulfil their roles in working with children, working with parents, and working with team. • To ensure the Nursery is successfully promoting and supporting the children’s personal development, behaviour, health, and welfare • Provide an inclusive environment for colleagues, children and visitors • Safeguard the children: safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility Requirements: • Early Years Practitioner (qualified - L3, L6, QTS, EYTS - essential) • 2 years plus experience working in a nursery setting (essential) • Looking for a meaningful job and passionate about child education • Positive attitude • Available to work all year round • Suitable references and DBS checks You can find more about Seahorse Nursery on our website https://seahorsenursery.co.uk/ or by getting in touch to discuss available opportunities by emailing [email protected] or by calling Tracey at 07392 531708. Disclaimer: We are an equal opportunity and a Disability Confident Committed Employer. All successful candidates will need to undergo an enhanced DBS and reference check.