Location: Greenwich, London
Salary: £34,000 per annum
Hours: 40 hours per week – 36 hours may be considered for the right candidate
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

About the Role

Joneshouse Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced and passionate Deputy Manager to join a well-established private day nursery in Greenwich.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Early Years professional who has progressed from a Room Leader into nursery management and is looking to take the next step within a high-quality Early Years setting.

Working closely with the Nursery Manager, you will support the effective day-to-day running of the nursery, lead and develop the staff team and ensure children receive consistently high standards of care, education and support.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Nursery Manager with the overall management and smooth day-to-day running of the nursery.
• Deputise for the Nursery Manager when required.
• Lead, motivate and support the nursery team to deliver consistently high standards of practice.
• Support staff with planning, observations and children’s learning and development.
• Ensure the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) is implemented effectively throughout the setting.
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding, health and safety and child welfare.
• Support staff supervision, development and performance.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with parents and carers.
• Work effectively with external professionals and agencies where required.
• Support children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and additional needs.
• Ensure appropriate support plans and strategies are implemented effectively.
• Assist with inspections, audits and ongoing regulatory compliance.
• Promote an inclusive, nurturing environment where every child is supported to learn and develop.
• Act as a positive role model and promote best practice throughout the nursery.

Essential Requirements

Applicants should have:

• A minimum of 6 years’ experience working within a day nursery setting.
• Previous experience progressing from a Room Leader into a Deputy Manager position.
• Previous Deputy Manager experience within an Early Years setting.
• Strong working knowledge of the EYFS framework.
• Proven experience supporting children with SEN/SEND.
• A strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection.
• Excellent leadership and team-management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Confidence working with parents, carers and external professionals.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A genuine commitment to children’s development, wellbeing and Early Years education.

What’s on Offer

• £34,000 per annum.
• Standard 40-hour working week, with 36 hours considered for the right candidate.
• Ongoing professional development and progression opportunities.
• Supportive working environment.
• The opportunity to take a key leadership role within an established private nursery.

Apply

If you’re an experienced Deputy Nursery Manager with a strong Early Years background, SEND experience and proven progression into nursery management, Joneshouse Recruitment would love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Jo at Joneshouse Recruitment for further information and a confidential discussion.

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