Job title - Deputy Nursery Manager

Location - Cricklewood, North West London

Salary - £32,000 - £36,000 per annum

Duration - Perm/Full-time

Sector - Education

An independent day nursery located in a quiet residential street in Cricklewood, North West London is seeking a dynamic, Deputy Nursery Manager to join its expanding team. The nursery has a capacity of approximately 25 children ranging from babies to five years old and achieved a "OUTSTANDING" rating from its most recent OFSTED inspection in 2023.

Along with a salary of up to £36,000 per annum, you will also receive a plethora of benefits including service recognition rewards, a pension scheme, season ticket loans, a pay and reward scheme, learning and development opportunities, an employee assistance programme, free daily breakfast and refreshments and individual Christmas and birthday presents.

As a Deputy Nursery Manager, your duties will include:

* Promoting high standards of quality within the nursery and the environment

* Ensuring that resources and experiences offers to children are in line with the company's ethos and approach to Early Years Education

* Ensuring that practice and provision meets the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage

* Ensuring that children are kept safe, and that staff understand and follow Safeguarding procedures

* Assisting with the effective day-to-day management of the nursery

* Maintaining effective methods of communication with children, staff, parents & carers

* Developing positive working relationships with staff

* Responsible for ensuring compliance in respect of suitably trained staff with relevant First Aid qualifications

We are looking for a Deputy Nursery Manager who has the following skills and experience:

* Previous experience in a similar role or an experienced Room Leader looking to step up.

* Minimum NVQ level 3 qualification or equivalent.

* Excellent knowledge of Health and Safety legislation.

* Excellent knowledge of OFSTED standards.

* Excellent knowledge of the EYFS curriculum.

* Good time management skills.

* Excellent communication skills.

* Strong people management skills.

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