Our very busy Wendover Nursery are now seeking an experienced Nursery Deputy Manager to join the team and support the manager in the day to day running of the nursery. Our Nursery is very large and growing, so the role requires an experienced senior practitioner who has worked in large settings, who is confident to oversee the nursery in the managers absence, and would be confident in dealing with Ofsted. Hours are 38 per week and we are offering a salary c£37k plus fantastic benefits.
Wendover Nursery is part of the CC Nurseries Group, and is based in Wendover within walking distance of mainline train station at Stoke Mandeville and an easy commute from Aylesbury. Our purpose built 101 place nursery houses a bespoke sensory room, as well as drama and art studio, and the nursery offers ample secure outdoor space with rolling countryside views. At Wendover, they're big on natural resources, and their child led philosophy 'free flow' design allows children to benefit from the wonderful outdoor We offer our team great training opportunities and support, excellent facilities and the satisfaction of having the opportunity to deliver truly outstanding care for children.
Requirements
As a Nursery Deputy Manager (QDM) you will:
Support all teams within the Nursery.
Work alongside the manager in the day to day operations of the Nursery.
Ensure that all teams are providing stimulating and purposeful experiences, environments and resources to children that are appropriate to their age and stage of development.
Ensure the safety and wellbeing of every child, staff, parent and visitor always
Lead and support your teams together with supporting their training needs to ensure best practice at all times
Understand and ensure that the requirements of the statutory framework for the EYFS are met
Qualified level 3 or above, with at least 4 years experience of working in a Nursery and at least 2 year's experience of a leadership and management role.
Benefits
CC Nurseries Benefits package includes
30 days Annual Leave, inclusive of Bank Holidays and Xmas Closure
Employment Assistance Programme
Sovereign Healthcare Programme (join after 3 months of employment)
Paid Training - £10 paid to you for every non mandatory training course completed and passed on Noodle and Azilo
High street Discounts
Star of the moment awards – be recognised in the moment
Enhanced discounted childcare, minimum of a 60% discount for nursery employees
Annual awards ceremony
Flexibility to work around your life commitments
Recognition and rewards to say thank you for a job well done