Deputy Nursery Manager

Our Client is a leading ethical childcare provider dedicated to providing the best possible care and education. They operate 45 nurseries nationwide; constantly investing in their people and facilities to ensure that their nurseries are the best places for children to grow and develop.

Their aim is to inspire you to inspire their children and to be part of their success story. Their environments nurture both children and your career, every child is different, so every day will be different and rewarding. 

They are now looking for a qualified Deputy Nursery Manager to join their team, working with children aged 3 months to 5 years. In the role you will work under the direction of the Nursery Manager and deputise as and when required.

Providing high standards of childcare and education, including monitoring and reviewing the provision at all times, you will play a key part in raising the quality of early years provision and act as an agent of change to improve practice in the nursery; providing a safe, caring environment to enable the emotional, social and educational development of children, through individual attention and group activities.

With previous experience in a similar role and an NVQ in Early Years Childcare Level 3/4 or above (please note health and social care qualifications are not suitable), you will be a team player and have a sound knowledge of Microsoft applications. An ICT qualification would be an advantage. 

This role requires an enhanced DBS check to be obtained, an Occupational Health check and 2 satisfactory references.

Our Client is committed to safeguarding the welfare of all children and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment training has been carried out and successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of their right to work in the UK and complete a health and suitability declaration along with criminal records checks, Overseas criminal records checks (where appropriate), background checks and 2 satisfactory references before starting work with them. They encourage all colleagues to join the DBS update service and monitor ongoing suitability through DBS status checks, suitability declarations and colleague reviews.

This is a Blue Octopus Recruitment Ltd vacancy who are operating as an employment agency. Once you have clicked to apply for this vacancy, we will then send you more information on the role including a copy of the application form via email.