Nursery Deputy Manager - Bushey Hertfordshire Full time - 40 hours Salary up to £33k 90% office based, 10% in a room (lunch cover etc). Benefits Competitive salaries and annual pay reviews Paid overtime for whole nursery staff meetings Performance and recognition reward schemes Childcare provision for staff, with substantial discounts Excellent In-house training and career progression opportunities Provision of pension scheme auto enrolment Open 50 weeks - 35 days holiday (28 days inclusive of BHs & an additional 7 days paid holiday for Xmas closure) Annual leave will increase 1 day each year after 5 years employment to a maximum of 40 days (25 days plus 7 days Christmas closure and 8 bank holidays). Managers and Deputies annual leave will increase by 1 day each year of employment to a maximum of 43 days (28 days plus 7 days Christmas closure and 8 bank holidays). Discretionary leave Welcome bag for new colleagues Free private medical care for Managers, Deputies and Senior Management Free car parking on-site Well-being goodies and staffroom treats Long service rewards for 5, 10, 15, 20 years etc Recommend a friend scheme earn and earn up to £750 for each friend who joins us Gifts for special occasions eg special birthdays, birth of baby, wedding, retirement etc Competitions with prizes Company Mental Health First Aider (MHFA) Employee Assistance Programme from Health Assured to support wellbeing Childcare qualification recognition and reward Celebrate your Birthday as an additional day’s annual leave each year Nursery Christmas celebrations and social events Ofsted Good or Outstanding Rewards Purpose of the Role and Key Responsibilities The role of the Nursery Deputy Manager is a full time position and is to ensure all children attending the Nursery receive high quality care are kept safe and are provided with planned and stimulating play experiences which meet their individual needs and support all aspects of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum. The Deputy Manager will lead and manage the staff team alongside the Manager, motivating them with a shared sense of direction, prise and energy. The Deputy Manager will display a professional approach at all times and will be professional and smart in dress. Best Start Recruitment want to help you to make the right choice in your next career move. If you meet the criteria set above, or would like Early Years Career advice please apply ASAP for an informal and confidential chat. We cater for all Early Years jobs and currently have Nursery Manager, Deputy Manager, QTS, Montessori, Room Leader and Early Years Practitioner / Nursery Nurse vacancies