Supply Heroes are currently recruiting on behalf of a friendly and well-established school nursery in Tipton, Sandwell. This is a warm, welcoming setting that prides itself on providing high-quality early years education and care within a supportive school environment. The nursery has a strong leadership team and is committed to ensuring children receive the best possible start to their learning journey.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced senior nursery professional to step into a leadership role as Deputy Nursery Manager, supporting the Nursery Manager in the day-to-day running of the provision.
Key Responsibilities:
* Supporting the Nursery Manager with the daily management and organisation of the nursery
* Leading and supervising nursery staff to ensure high-quality practice
* Supporting the planning and delivery of engaging early years activities in line with the EYFS framework
* Monitoring children’s development and ensuring accurate record keeping
* Ensuring safeguarding, health and safety, and regulatory requirements are fully met
* Building positive relationships with parents, carers, and external professionals
* Acting as Deputy in the Manager’s absence
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
* Previous experience in a senior leadership role within a nursery or early years setting (essential)
* A relevant childcare qualification that is on the DfE approved list (essential)
* QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) – desirable
* Strong knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework
* Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills
* A genuine passion for supporting young children’s development and wellbeing
* A clear understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures
About Supply Heroes:
* Excellent rates of pay on PAYE
* Around the clock support whenever you need it
* Commitment to a quality of service and safeguarding
* Support with any interviews and lesson observations
* Transparency and honesty
* Exclusive job roles around the West Midlands
If you are interested in this role, please apply now with your CV.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults in line with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’. Therefore, applicants will be subject to a variety of checks, including an enhanced DBS check (unless on the update service) along with a variety of others including an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This job advert is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and complies to the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.
Supply Heroes is an equal opportunities employer with a zero-tolerance approach to discrimination, bullying or harassment on grounds of sex, age, race, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, gender reassignment, sex characteristics, religion or beliefs