About the role:
Being a Deputy Nursery Manager for Your Coop Childcare means you get to combine your sociable, customer focused nature with your enthusiasm and passion for childcare! In this role, you will support the Nursery Manager in the running of the nursery, managing budgets, supporting colleagues, and building great relationships with your parents and children all while working for a business that puts people at the heart of everything they do.
As a Deputy Nursery Manager you will be responsible for:
•Playing a key role in creating a safe, welcoming and stimulating environment that promotes children’s learning
•You will effectively manage the day to day running of the nursery delivering outstanding standards of care and education in partnership with colleagues, parents and children
•Be accountable for meeting all objectives and nursery targets with a commercial and people focus, ensuring the nursery if efficient and profitable
•Support the Nursery Manager on managing the nursery team with a positive and passionate outlook, being able to deal with any conflict resolution while developing yourself and others through professional development and monitoring performance
•Deputise in the absence of the Nursery Manager where appropriate
•Be happy to be big on our differences and maintain minimum operating standards
•You will be big on inspiring, exciting, and challenging colleagues to deliver the best childcare and education
Who are we looking for?
To be successful in this role you will need:
•Minimum Level 3 Qualification in Early Years (Level 4 Desirable)
•Minimum two years early years’ experience
•Early years management experience preferable
•ICT qualification preferable or very good knowledge of Microsoft applications
•Excellent knowledge of the EYFS and Ofsted Early Education inspection Framework
What can we offer you?
Our roles come with a fantastic set of benefits which really make a difference for you
Career Growth – Progression opportunities within the nursery as well as opportunities society wide. Little Pioneers’ unique values means anyone can develop into various roles including a nursery manager or further – all you need are dreams and aspirations.
Learning and Development – We give you the support you need to develop your knowledge, skills and behaviours through one-to-one supervisions, personal development plans and access to learning resources and activities, as well as joining one of our award-winning LEAP Apprenticeship programmes.
Discounts and perks – receive up to 20% off food shopping, £500 off holidays and a phenomenal 60% off your childcare fees which could add up to a £7000 saving a year!
Wellbeing – We are committed to supporting your wellbeing and have a variety of wellness resources and tools available to you such as our financial and mental wellbeing apps.
Doing Good Together - Not only this, but we also give you up to 3 days to volunteer within working hours!
Your Co-op Little Pioneers is run with a different ethos to other nurseries. Our child-centric approach puts a premium on fun which ultimately is intended to nurture a kinder and more considerate generation. Your core skills in the education and development of your key children will help us on our mission to ensure our colleagues, families, and children all rate us as outstanding.