As our first nursery, Ladybird Children's Nursery - Scotswood, has held a special place in our hearts since it opened in 2004. The nursery is set in a beautiful, state of the art, purpose built nursery on the edge of Newcastle Business Park. Outside, we have two inviting areas filled with inspiring resources to provoke children’s natural curiosity. With provision for 64 children aged 0-5, the nursery offers a wonderful working environment where you would be part of a small, experienced team of professionals. There is easy parking available and the nursery is on the bus route into Newcastle city centre.
As Early Years Deputy Manager of our setting you will be an outstanding and inspiring practitioner. You will have the confidence to lead your team, displaying a high level of motivation, a flexible enthusiastic approach and good communication skills.
You will have the ability to manage a nursery in the manager's absence , which will continue to develop and change in order to meet the needs of the community. You must be able to provide exceptional early years care in a safe, nurturing and fulfilling environment whilst inspiring children to unlock their full potential through key skills and values which will establish them as gifted citizens of the world.
The role of Early Years Deputy Manager is to provide professional leadership, compliance with regulatory requirements and to ensure the setting delivers the highest standards of care and education.
Join Ladybird and you’ll be part of something big. For over seventeen years we’ve been leading the way in childcare in the North East, growing our family of nurseries and our reputation for progressive and innovative practice. We have nurtured and educated generations of children, giving them the confidence and curiosity to embrace their changing world.
Have you got the skills and enthusiasm needed to inspire and enrich a young child's life, creating foundations that will guide them through their whole life? Use this opportunity to show how passionate you are about childcare and demonstrate this in a positive and welcoming environment.
You must be able to provide exceptional early years care in a safe, nurturing and fulfilling environment whilst inspiring children to unlock their full potential through key skills and values which will establish them as gifted citizens of the world.
You must have a minimum of Level 3 qualification specific to Early Years as defined by the Department for Education.
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The post is full time 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday working shifts between 7.30-6, all year round and you will be entitled to 5.6 weeks holiday, including Bank Holidays rising with long term service. We offer attractive salaries with flexible interview dates available.
But our passion for caring doesn’t stop with the children. We believe that happy staff make happy children, so we offer a package of support that you won’t find anywhere else.
We only recruit the very best team members in exchange for competitive salaries along with excellent benefits and rewards, including:
- Nursery closures between Christmas and New Year (meaning never working over the Christmas break)
- Paid pediatric first aid training
- Cycle to work scheme
- Family friendly policies including generous childcare discounts so your own children can attend
- Well-being weeks
Ladybird Children's Nursery are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. Ladybird Children's Nursery is committed to being an equal opportunities employer.
SAFEGUARDING NOTE: As this role is working in a “regulated activity” according to the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006, the successful applicant will require an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Certificate. DBS.
Job Types: Permanent, Full-time
Pay: Up to £30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Childcare
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
Experience:
- Nursery: 3 years (preferred)
- Childcare: 3 years (preferred)
- Management: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
