17 Deputy Management jobs

We are an inclusive early years setting, working closely with a range of children and their families. The nursery has been running for 10 years and are fortunate to have a hard working, respectful, passionate and friendly staff team. With the development of our new nursery building we are looking to recruit a senior practitioner to support in our strive to providing outstanding care to children and their families. The post is for 36 hours a week/full time,  for 52 weeks of the year. However, we are closed between Christmas and the New Year. We are open Monday to Friday, 7.30am-6pm The senior job role is a mix of working on the floor with the children as well as supporting the management with the day to day running, having individual responsibilities and working independently or part of a team to complete tasks. Each staff member has an induction, including virtual college/e-learning and has opportunities throughout the year for training and development. Senior responsibilities: To plan, organise and facilitate the running a nursery room working in partnership with the Nursery senior management team to ensure Ofsted requirements and the ECM outcomes are met. To ensure the physical environment promotes active learning and reflects the key areas of learning in the EYFS   To work in partnership with parents actively engaging them in their child’s learning   To represent KIDS professionally in all contacts with external agencies preparing reports as and when required. To comply with all KIDS policies and procedures particularly around equal opportunities, safeguarding and health and safety. To work closely with professionals to improve communication between agencies. To line manage staff effectively supporting them to meet targets and encourage good practice. To enable staff to actively engage in the planning and assessment process to enhance children’s learning in a safe and stimulating environment. To ensure the key person system is properly implemented encouraging professional relationships that are warm and caring. To lead team meetings, participate in staff meetings and engage in the Nursery senior management team meetings.  To implement baseline assessments and Individual Education Plans specific to individual needs with the support of the QTS and Inclusion co-ordinators  To ensure the physical environment is child focused and welcomes all children, families and professionals celebrating diversity and the children’s work.  To attend training and supervision sessions to enhance ongoing professional development

Lovely Montessori nursery in Frimley provides Montessori based full day care for children from 3 months to 5 years. They are located in a historic listed property refurbished and transformed into a well equipped homely setting, with an extensive enclosed garden. They have a friendly, easy going working environment ensuring security, well-being and a nurturing home from home for our children. This is a wonderful opportunity for an experienced deputy manager keen to take their strong skills gained over multiple years to the next level by working with the owners and the team to become the manager. Essential Requirements: Great organisational skills with minimal need for close supervision, can-do attitude, positive energy, and real passion for helping children get the best possible start in their education. Knowledge of Ofsted standards, with experience working in settings to achieve higher ratings. Numerate with excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Strong people skills, self confident and able to lead and motivate. Flexible and receptive to change Effective time, people and resource management skills Reliable, mature and able to inspire confidence.  Key responsibilities: Plan and deliver quality education and ongoing improvement of standards. Supervise and manage the team, motivate them with a shared sense of direction and pride. Implement the highest standard of safety, security and child protection, ensuring procedures are applied properly by all staff. Manage overall staffing taking into account planning, holidays, absences etc. Identify staff training and development needs, working with the Principal to meet these. Develop and execute a proactive marketing plan to maximise occupancy. Maintain strong parent/ carer relationships, with positive ongoing engagement, resolving any issues that arise. Maintain a positive relationship with Ofsted, and continually drive up our Ofsted rating. Attend and contribute to regular operational and strategy meetings with the management team. Step in and deliver excellent operational practice when required, providing a good example to the team, as well as contributing to ratio where needed.   What they offer the right candidate: A highly competitive salary and company pension scheme Ongoing training and development - particularly Montessori. Fully supportive management team and owners Staff social days Supportive parent community Extended holidays between Christmas and New Year Free cooked lunches every day Free parking and much more   Job Type : Full-time, Permanent   Salary : Lovely Montessori nursery in Frimley provides Montessori based full day care for children from 3 months to 5 years. They are located in a historic listed property refurbished and transformed into a well equipped homely setting, with an extensive enclosed garden. They have a friendly, easy going working environment ensuring security, well-being and a nurturing home from home for our children. This is a wonderful opportunity for an experienced deputy manager keen to take their strong skills gained over multiple years to the next level by working with the owners and the team to become the manager.   Essential Requirements: Great organisational skills with minimal need for close supervision, can-do attitude, positive energy, and real passion for helping children get the best possible start in their education. Knowledge of Ofsted standards, with experience working in settings to achieve higher ratings. Numerate with excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Strong people skills, self confident and able to lead and motivate. Flexible and receptive to change Effective time, people and resource management skills Reliable, mature and able to inspire confidence.   Key responsibilities: Plan and deliver quality education and ongoing improvement of standards. Supervise and manage the team, motivate them with a shared sense of direction and pride. Implement the highest standard of safety, security and child protection, ensuring procedures are applied properly by all staff. Manage overall staffing taking into account planning, holidays, absences etc. Identify staff training and development needs, working with the Principal to meet these. Develop and execute a proactive marketing plan to maximise occupancy. Maintain strong parent/ carer relationships, with positive ongoing engagement, resolving any issues that arise. Maintain a positive relationship with Ofsted, and continually drive up our Ofsted rating. Attend and contribute to regular operational and strategy meetings with the management team. Step in and deliver excellent operational practice when required, providing a good example to the team, as well as contributing to ratio where needed.   What they offer the right candidate: A highly competitive salary and company pension scheme Ongoing training and development - particularly Montessori. Fully supportive management team and owners Staff social days Supportive parent community Extended holidays between Christmas and New Year Free cooked lunches every day Free parking and much more   Job Type : Full-time, Permanent   Salary : £21,000.00 to £25,000.00 /year   Experience : Nursery: 5 years (Required) Management: 3 years (Required)   Licence : - Minimum Level 3 (Required)   Experience : Nursery: 5 years (Required) Management: 3 years (Required)   Licence : - Minimum Level 3 (Required)

Job Title: Deputy Nursery Manager Hours of work: On a rota basis between 7.30 am – 6pm. Responsible to: Nursery Manger Contract: 37.5 hours per week Job Purpose: To assist the Manager in the management of the nursery. To ensure a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care is provided for children placed in the nursery To lead and support staff in the nursery. To implement the daily routine within the nursery. Person specification Knowledge A level 3 qualification and a willingness to achieve EYPS. Knowledge and understanding of planning and providing high quality childcare and education in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage framework. Knowledge and understanding of Health and Safety management. Knowledge and understanding of supporting children’s behaviour Awareness and understanding and commitment to diversity and equality. Skills An enthusiastic approach to working with early years children Demonstrate good practice in early years care and education Flexibility Committed to working as part of a team. Good interaction with children. Ability to model good practice to staff. Provide evidence of ability to manage, lead and support a team. Ability to work in partnership with parents and carers. Effective time management and organisational skills. Provide evidence of child protection, equal opportunities, first aid and food hygiene training. Demonstrate good inter-personal skills including the ability to use judgement and common sense, and be able to work on own initiative. Experience Experience of working in childcare setting and some leadership experience within a day care setting Have experience of working and caring with babies. Experience of working in consultation with staff in planning, developing, monitoring and evaluating curriculum and frameworks.  

Senior Nursery Practitioner 8am - 5pm working day 38 weeks a year (with a chance to earn some more money in the holidays) Non Packaway Bo-Peep is a small Nurturing Teaching Nursery looking for someone special to join our team so if the qualities below sound like you, please get in touch. You must hold a level 3 (or above) qualification in childcare and relevant experience working in a nursery. (Please do not apply without these) You must have at least 3 years experience working in a Teaching Nursery You must have a warm smiling face that makes every child feel special. You must be able to laugh at jokes you don’t understand, or you don’t find funny! You will leave work every day with muddy, wet clothes and know that it means it’s been a good day! You must enjoy long holidays (we are term time-only and use the holidays wisely to re-energise ourselves) You will preferably have a little bit of quirkiness. If a child requests that you be the Big Bad Wolf, you will be the best Big Bad Wolf you can be! The ability to sing in tune is not necessary, however the ability to sing out of tune in front of a crowd is essential. As is dancing to all types of music! You must be able to distribute warm hugs as required. You know who Peppa Pig, Elsa, Anna, Bob, Captain America, and Sponge Bob are and know every single word to ‘Let it Go’. Possessing the skills required to rapidly count the heads of numerous moving small people is of the utmost importance. Given just some sticks and leaves, you could create something amazing that even Blue Peter presenters would be proud of. You must have a high level of comfort around talking about bodily functions. You must have a strong sense of smell to enable you to respond to said bodily functions. Pretending to eat playdough creations realistically is required, and that of drinking numerous cups of pretend tea. You must be able to get the attention of 20 busy and energetic children without raising your voice. You must have the ability to read a ten page fairytale, upside down, with at least 4 interruptions per page. You must be prepared to have lots of fun in the workplace. Laughter is something you can expect to engage in for a large part of your working day. Finally, you must be prepared to feel loved, special and important to many young children and their families. There is simply no other job quite like this one. To apply, please send an up to date version of your CV via the form below!

Job Description Job Summary Job Title: Deputy Nursery Manager Hours of work: On a rota basis between 7.30 am – 6 pm. Responsible to: Nursery Manager Are you an enthusiastic and experienced looking for a new challenge, look no further, have a read of the role and responsibilities you could be taking on and see if its something you could be wanting to pursue. Job Purpose: To assist the Manager in the management of the nursery. To ensure a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care is provided for children placed in the nursery To lead and support staff in the nursery. To implement the daily routine within the nursery. Person specification Knowledge A level 3 qualification and a willingness to achieve EYPS. Knowledge and understanding of planning and providing high quality childcare and education in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage framework. Knowledge and understanding of Health and Safety management. Knowledge and understanding of supporting children’s behaviour Awareness and understanding and commitment to diversity and equality. Skills An enthusiastic approach to working with early years children Demonstrate good practice in early years care and education Flexibility Committed to working as part of a team. Good interaction with children. Ability to model good practice to staff. Provide evidence of the ability to manage, lead and support a team. Ability to work in partnership with parents and carers. Effective time management and organisational skills. Provide evidence of child protection, equal opportunities, first aid and food hygiene training. Demonstrate good inter-personal skills including the ability to use judgement and common sense, and be able to work on own initiative. Experience Experience of working in childcare setting and some leadership experience within a day care setting Have experience of working and caring with babies. Experience of working in consultation with staff in planning, developing, monitoring and evaluating curriculum and frameworks. Alpha Nurseries are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and the company expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be offered subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS and children's barred list check