Overview
Little Explorers Eastry opened its doors in January 2025, is owned by two qualified teachers and led by an experienced manager and leadership team who are passionate about giving children the very best start in life.
We care for children from 3 months to 11 years old, offering both nursery care and wraparound care for school-aged children. Our setting includes a fantastic building and an exciting outdoor space designed to inspire exploration, learning, and creativity.
Successful candidates will possess a genuine love for working with children and experience working in a nursery. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals committed to fostering developmental growth and creating positive learning experiences within a supportive setting.
Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality childcare and educational activities tailored to the needs of individual children
- Lead and supervise nursery staff, ensuring smooth daily operations and adherence to policies
- Carry out supervision meetings, team meetings and support staff development
- Plan, organise, and evaluate age-appropriate learning programmes that promote early childhood development
- Maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for children, staff, and visitors
- Build strong relationships with children, parents, and colleagues through effective communication
- Monitor children's progress and provide feedback to parents regularly
- Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and safeguarding regulations
- Support the professional development of team members through mentoring and training initiatives
- Carry out the role of Deputy Safeguarding Lead
- Deputise for the manager, covering annual leave
Requirements
- Proven experience working within a nursery or early childhood education setting
- Strong management and leadership capabilities with the ability to motivate a team
- Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written
- Knowledge of childcare regulations, safeguarding procedures, and early childhood development principles
- Ability to work effectively with children of various ages and backgrounds
- Valid driving licence is desirable for outings
- Relevant childcare qualifications recognised within the UK (e.g. Level 3 Early Years Educator) or equivalent qualification
- A caring attitude combined with organisational skills and professionalism
- Availability to work between the hours of 7:45am – 6:00pm, Monday to Friday (not all day, every day) all year round, not term time only.
This Deputy Manager role will involve time directly with the children leading the rooms and some office based time. We recently received our first Ofsted inspection which went very well.
All roles are subject to background checks and an enhanced DBS.
Please email us to find out more or apply via Indeed, we welcome applications from enthusiastic individuals eager to contribute positively to children's lives while advancing their careers in early childhood education. Come and help us build something wonderful. We look forward to hearing from you!
Little Explorers Eastry Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Pay: £14.50-£16.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
Work Location: In person
