Deputy Nursery Manager

Deputy Nursery Manager (supernumerary) - Location: Knowle Green Day Nursery, Staines, TW18 1AJ. Nursery capacity: 133 places. Contract: Permanent, 37.5 hours per week, 52 weeks per year. Working pattern: Varied shifts Monday Friday between 06 30, with a choice of 4 or 5 day week. Salary: £35,178 £40,033.50 per annum (pro rata). Responsible to: Nursery Manager.

Responsibilities

• Achieve occupancy, budget, recruitment and retention targets.
• Implement the nursery's corporate plan and uphold its reputation in the local community.
• Take full operational responsibility for the nursery in the absence of the Nursery Manager.

Qualifications & Experience

• Qualified early years professional with a DfE approved qualification at Level 3 or above.
• Currently working in a leadership capacity in an early years environment (e.g., Third in Charge, Assistant Manager, Deputy Manager).
• Experience in building and retaining a knowledgeable and happy workforce, using positive role modelling and performance review processes.
• Strong commitment to safeguarding, ensuring the well being of children and colleagues.
• Collaborative, capable of working with the Nursery Manager and wider team to meet targets.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave: 25 days paid leave per annum (pro rata), rising to 28 days with length of service, plus paid bank holidays.
• Up to an additional 20 paid days off each year through the Partnership Reward Days incentive; take your leave or sell the accrued days tax free.
• Childcare discount: 75% discount (or 40% grandparent discount) on fees at any Childbase nursery.
• Exclusive partner benefits: long service rewards, qualification bonuses and retail discounts.
• Wellbeing support: free meals, mental health and occupational health support, flu jabs, eye care vouchers, and a free will writing service.
• Career development: team inset days, access to online training and apprenticeships through the academy.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applicants of all ages and backgrounds. We are committed to FREDIE (fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion, and engagement) and will consider any reasonable adjustments required.

You must currently reside within a commutable distance of the nursery and hold suitable Right to Work in the UK; visa sponsorship is not available. Safer recruitment checks apply, which include an Enhanced DBS check. If you are not early years qualified, you can explore other opportunities on our Careers Page.