KiddyKare are looking for an experienced deputy manager for a lovely privately owned nursery located in Pinner. The nursery is set with beautiful views and lots of outdoor space. Working 40 hours per week between the hours of 7:30 and 6pm with a salary of up to £38,000. What they have to offer: • 28 days holiday per year including 5 days at Easter, 5 days at Christmas, bank holidays and the remaining to take in your own time • One extra day’s holiday per year increasing with each year of service • Additional days holiday for your birthday If your birthday falls on a weekend, a day around the weekend will be given. • Employee of the month rewards • Christmas Bonus • Three paid staff inset days per year • In house training and opportunities to complete further courses and qualifications. • Complimentary team building activities and staff events • Staff childcare discount What your day would include: • Leading a team, encouraging and raising practice daily. • Managing and overseeing the daily running of the nursery in the absence of the manager. • Staff delegation and deployment to ensure all rooms are working within the adult to child ratios. • Oversee display boards and the setting up of a stimulating, warm environment prepared for the children including the garden in accordance with the 7 areas of learning. • Mentoring and training Room Leaders. • Creating children's health care plans. Qualifications & Experience: Essential: • Level 3 or above in Early Years Education or equivalent qualification. • Minimum of three years’ experience working in a childcare setting, with at least two in a supervisory or leadership role. • Sound knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework and relevant childcare legislation. Desirable: • Level 5 or above in Leadership and Management in Early Years. • Experience in Ofsted inspections and achieving Good or Outstanding ratings. • First Aid and Safeguarding training