The Old School House Nurseries are looking for an experienced Deputy Manager to support our senior leadership team with our newest nursery opening in September 2026, on Hawkins Lane in Burton upon Trent.
As a key member of the management team, you will be supporting the Nursery Manager and assisting with the day-to-day management of the nursery to ensure that children and parents are provided with high quality childcare which meets requirements of Ofsted, and also embedding the EYFS whilst maintaining and creating an exciting and inviting environment.
With an abundance of opportunities to progress within a fun, unique and loving company, as we grow and expand, there are plenty of exciting opportunities for all of our employees!
The Deputy Manager Position is super numerous and is not based in a room.
Main Duties:
- To ensure that a caring and stimulating environment is provided for the children that takes into account individual developmental needs and enables children to reach their full potential.
- To ensure that the requirements of the Children Act and the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage are met.
- To support the staff tram with their planning and ensuring learning journals are kept up to date. Supporting nursery resources are available to ensure that children's learning needs are met in the appropriate and creative ways, in accordance with the EYFS and our Reggio inspired ethos.
- To effectively work with and supervise Early Years Practitioners/students and volunteers on a day-to-day basis.
- Following the EYFS guidelines, Parents as Partners, establish and maintain positive working relationships with parents/carers in a way that supports children's learning and development and values parental involvement.
- To ensure that the service respects children's life experiences and celebrates diversity in terms of language, culture, ability, race and religion.
- To assist in reviewing and implementing policies and procedures of the nursery to ensure equality of access for children and families.
- Promote positive relationships with parents, children and colleagues
- Ensure health and safety and well-being of staff, children, parents and visitors at all times.
- Overall duty of care to all children within the nursery, ensuring the safety and well-being of all children at all times. Ensure children's development records and learning journals on Famly are kept up to date and support the staff team in completing and maintaining these records.
- To support and guide staff to complete quality assessments and observations, 2 year checks, progress summaries on Famly and develop activities throughout the nursery.
- To be flexible within working practices of the Nursery. Be prepared to help where needed, including to undertake certain domestic jobs within the Nursery, e.g. preparation of snack meals, cleansing or equipment etc.
- Work closely with the staff to help them develop reflective practice and reflect on the nursery environment
- To make contact and liaise with external agencies when appropriate.
- To adhere to all policies and procedures of The Old School House Day Nursery
General:
- Make day-to-day managerial decisions in the absence of the Manager.
- To carry out the duties and responsibilities of the post with regard to the Equal Opportunities Policy.
- To carry out general duties throughout the nursery such as ensuring the cleanliness of the nursery and the equipment
- To remain professional and maintain a positive image of its aims and work and to attend meetings and forums as directed by the Manager.
- To attend and participate in staff meetings, planning and development days outside normal working hours.
- To carry out any other duties which will be seen to enhance the work of the organisation.
- To carry out the duties and responsibilities of the post following all policies and procedures of the setting.
Benefits:
- Employee Childcare Discount 75%
- Family and Friends Discount 10%
- Birthday off work as 'Paid Leave'
- Quarterly Team Building Outings (paid for by the company)
- Annual Christmas Party & Awards Evening (provided by company)
- Attendance & Performance Bonus'
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
Schedule:
Experience:
- Nursery: 3 years (required)
- Nursery Management: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
