Join Our Team as a Deputy Nursery Manager - (Non Room Based)!
Are you ready to lead, inspire, and make a lasting impact on children’s lives? At Small Friends, we’re seeking a passionate Deputy Nursery Manager to support our team in delivering exceptional care and education. Step into a leadership role where you’ll mentor, guide, and create brighter futures for children, families, and your team.
To be considered for this role, you must hold a Level 3 Early Years qualification.
Please note: we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
Why You’ll Love Working With Us
We know our people make all the difference, so here’s how we make a difference for you:
- Childcare Perks: Free childcare for the first month and 52% discount (based on working hours) to support your family.
- Volunteer Day: 1 paid day off per year to volunteer and give back to the community
- Holiday and Celebrations: 31 days of holiday, including national bank holidays, plus a Christmas closure week and your birthday off!
- Career Development: Access to The National College full of training and courses
- Exclusive Discounts & Wellbeing Support: Enjoy Perkbox discounts, wellbeing tools, and online medical services.
- Recognition & Rewards: Refer a friend or family for exciting bonuses and celebrate milestones with long-service awards.
- Volunteer Day: 1 paid day off per year to volunteer and give back to the community.
Pay: £30,097 per annum, based on experience (40 hours per week).
Working Hours: Monday to Friday
Location: Small Friends Day Nursery, 15 Rectory Grove, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 2HA
What being a Deputy Nursery Manager involves
As a Deputy Nursery Manager, you’ll play a crucial role in supporting the Nursery Manager to lead and inspire your team while maintaining excellence in your base room responsibilities. You will:
- Lead and mentor the nursery team to deliver high-quality early years education with pride and energy.
- Support the Nursery Manager in overseeing all aspects of nursery operations, ensuring consistency and quality.
- Act as a role model, fostering an environment of initiative, creativity, and high standards of care.
- Build strong partnerships with families, colleagues, and external agencies to promote collaboration and excellent outcomes for children.
- Monitor and guide the team’s implementation of the EYFS framework, ensuring engaging and nurturing learning opportunities.
- Take responsibility for the nursery in the Nursery Manager’s absence, ensuring smooth operations.
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement, providing constructive feedback and supporting professional development within your team.
- Maintain a safe, inclusive, and stimulating environment that respects the unique needs of every child.
About our Nursery
Our nursery offers a home-from-home experience where personal connections and relationships are cherished. We focus on building strong bonds between our team and your child, as well as encouraging meaningful friendships among the children in our care. In addition to our inviting indoor spaces, we are proud to make the most of our outdoor facilities, including our vibrant nursery garden and the nearby Bell Wharf Beach. The garden provides a fantastic setting for children to connect with nature through investigative play and creative activities. Small Friends Day Nursery is conveniently located in the heart of Leigh-on-Sea, just a short walk from the Broadway and close to the picturesque Library Gardens. You’ll find us on Rectory Grove situated next to Ugo’s Café and Wish Boutique. If you’re arriving by car, there is ample parking available nearby, and you can also reach us easily by public transport with several bus stops and Leigh-on-Sea train station just a short distance away.
Passionate about leadership in early years? Join us and make a real impact – apply today!
The Old Station Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references, and verification of your right to work in the UK and any essential qualifications. If successful, our recruitment and compliance team will guide you through every step of the onboarding process. We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Reasonable adjustments will be considered to ensure fairness and accessibility for all candidates.
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