Position: Nursery Deputy Manager
Salary: Up to £35,000
Location: Twickenham
Hours: 41.25
Reports to: Nursery Manager
Working at Fennies
If you're an inspirational educator with a passion for providing 'the right start for under 5s,' then you belong at Fennies. We've been excelling in early years since 1992, and we're opening new nurseries every year. We don't acquire existing nurseries, so each of our settings is Fennies through and through, from our exceptional culture to our bespoke rooms. From day one, you'll be supported by our tailored induction, and you'll be given every opportunity to grow and develop in your career with guidance from the Fennies Academy.
Apply today to join our prestigious, family-run, award-winning nursery group.
Your journey
As a Nursery Deputy Manager, you'll build bonds with parents and children every day. On your daily walkarounds, you'll touch base with your team members, giving them the opportunity to provide necessary updates. You'll be responsible for tracking staff attendance and sickness and communicating this information with the HR and Recruitment Teams. You'll be a role model in the nursery and influence the setting with your positive attitude. You'll be a caring and compassionate leader who sincerely cares for your team and the children in your nursery. You'll guide the nursery in the right direction with the shared Fennies goal — to provide 'the right start for under 5s.'
You're the best at …
* Building caring relationships with children, families, your team, and the local community
* Leading your team to be the best childcare educators through your guidance, passion, and drive
* Communicating with your team and the families at your nursery through regular updates
* Welcoming new employees and new children into the nursery and implementing plans for them effectively, then supporting them with continued development plans
* Collaborating with Fennies other nursery settings to build the Fennies community and bring the values to life
* Ensuring the settings are well-staffed and have the necessary provisions to provide high-quality, educational childcare to the children
* Evaluating the performance in your settings and making continuous improvements
* Monitoring the children's learning and development and reporting with the family and staff members
* Advising Room Leaders on initiatives and actively developing their skills as a responsible and supportive role model
What you know:
* A good knowledge of birth to 5 development and the EYFS curriculum
* Minimum of a level 2 qualification in Childcare and working towards a level 3
* Minimum grade 4 or grade C in Maths and English GCSE (or equivalent)
* Correct implementation, audits, and requirements for key person, safeguarding, health & safety, and confidentiality systems
* How to safely administer medication, First Aid, and critical care policies
* Preparations and responsibilities before Ofsted visits
* How to resolve issues and complaints as per Fennies' policies and procedures
* How to achieve the KPIs in your setting in line with Fennies mission statement
We're the best at …
* Onboarding staff correctly in a paid induction to ensure you feel confident and supported from day one
* Hiring friendly and supportive team members who want to succeed together as part of the Fennies family
* Communicating updates and initiatives in regular meetings to receive your nursery's feedback
* Prioritising your well-being by offering monthly events that help you progress in your life outside of Fennies
* Providing new facilities to create an engaging environment for children to learn and for your teams to inspire young learners
* Staying up to date on industry news and supporting your implementation of updates in the nursery.
We have:
* Competitive salaries that match or exceed our competitors, pension scheme, staff discount for signing your children up to Fennies
* Internal education experts and specialists to support you in your nursery
* Well-being benefits, such as up to 38 days of annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays), cycle to work scheme, team incentives, and events
* First Aid training and DBS check free of charge
* The Fennies Fresh Café provides an option of 3 free lunches served each day in our bespoke staff rooms
* Referral bonus of £500 for every friend or family member who joins the Fennies family as a full-time employee
* Quarterly performance bonuses
Love the sound of working with Fennies? Join us today!
'Fennies Nurseries is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Therefore all successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced criminal record check and proof of identity will be required'
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