What you'll be doing

As Deputy Nursery Manager, you'll work closely with the Nursery Manager to support the smooth day-to-day running of the nursery. You'll have a varied role, combining team leadership, administration, curriculum oversight and hands-on practice.

• You'll:Support the Nursery Manager with the effective day-to-day running of the nursery, helping to ensure consistently high standards across the setting.
• Take an active role on the nursery floor, leading by example and maintaining excellent standards of Early Years practice.
• Lead, motivate and support your room team, creating a positive environment where practitioners feel valued and encouraged to develop.
• Oversee the curriculum and support the planning and delivery of engaging, high-quality learning experiences in line with the EYFS.
• Help ensure observations, assessments and planning are completed effectively and used to support children's individual development.
• Support the management of the nursery floor, ensuring rooms are appropriately staffed and the day runs smoothly.
• Assist with staff supervision, mentoring, coaching and professional development, helping colleagues reach their full potential.
• Support the Nursery Manager with administration, record-keeping, compliance and nursery IT systems.
• Help maintain high standards of safeguarding, health and safety, hygiene and children's wellbeing throughout the nursery.
• Build strong and positive relationships with parents and carers, ensuring they feel informed, welcomed and confident in the care their children receive.
• Support the implementation of nursery policies and procedures and help ensure the setting remains compliant with relevant legislation and guidance.
• Contribute to continuous improvement across the nursery, bringing ideas, initiative and enthusiasm to enhance practice and outcomes for children.
• Step into the Nursery Manager's role when required, providing confident leadership and ensuring continuity across the setting.

• We're looking for someone who has:A DfE-approved Level 3 Early Years qualification (or above).
• Extensive experience working in a nursery or Early Years setting.
• Experience in a leadership role, such as Room Leader, Senior Practitioner or Third in Charge.
• A strong understanding of the EYFS, safeguarding, child development and high-quality Early Years practice.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills, with good attention to detail.
• Confidence using IT systems and maintaining accurate records and documentation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to lead, motivate and support a team while building positive professional relationships.
• A caring, positive and proactive approach.
• The confidence and ambition to take the next step towards nursery management.
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