Deputy Nursery Manager

Eteach; Studley CP; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Ready to further your Childcare career? Looking for that job security in unprecedented times? Are you the person our settings are seeking?

Bright Kids was established in 1999 and since has been delivering high quality childcare. We are currently in search of motivated, happy, enthusiastic individuals who can bring passion, creativity, laughter and learning into our beautiful authentic homely environments across the West Midlands to support our wonderful little Einstein’s.

We are seeking a Deputy Manager on a permanent, full time basis for our setting in Studley, Warwickshire.

The Bright Kids brand prides itself on the training, support, and progression it offers its employees. Working with us, you can expect to receive high-quality, up-to-date training from our in-house, sister company, MBK Group. This training is not only the basic required (e.g. Paediatric First Aid) but also training that will broaden your knowledge (e.g. Preparing for your EIF Inspection / Let them Loose with Natural Materials). Alongside our training, you will also have access to a Health Cash Plan scheme, the opportunity for flexible working, bonuses throughout the year and subsidised childcare as well as a focus on a strong wellbeing programme to support our staff's mental wellbeing.

Please note that these positions are full-time on a rotating shift pattern between 7.30am-6.00pm.

Salary: £12.85 per hour. Subject to experience and qualification held.

Responsible to: Nursery Manager and Operations Director.

Overall Purpose of the Job:

1. To deputise for the setting manager.
2. To provide a high standard of care and education to children in line with the Ethos, Core values, policies and procedures for Bright Kids.
3. To provide a clean and well-maintained environment conducive with the Curiosity Approach and health and safety standards.
4. To work as part of a team to support the smooth running of the setting as a whole.
5. Have areas of responsibility within the setting as part of the management team.

Main Responsibilities:

1. Overall management responsibility for the setting in the absence of the manager.
2. Assist the Manager in providing effective day-to-day management of the setting.
3. Assist the Manager in collection, accounting and banking of monies.
4. Assist the Manager in setting and implementing objectives and policies for the setting within the overall established framework and ethos of the company.
5. To be responsible for supervising some health and safety routines.
6. To assist the Manager and all staff in promoting Equal Opportunities throughout the Nursery.

Qualities and Experience:

We are looking for a person who is qualified to at least a level 3 in childcare, with at least two years post qualification experience, including one year’s supervisory experience within a Nursery setting. A comprehensive understanding of all aspects of the running of a Nursery must be shown. The ability to use computerised systems would be an advantage. Previous management experience would be advantageous. You will need to be flexible and enthusiastic with a good sense of humour. We are also looking for a person who is able to work on his or her own initiative within the Nursery setting.

You should also:

1. Be an effective communicator, using appropriate formats and platforms.
2. Be punctual and manage time effectively.
3. Be flexible to meet the needs of the setting and the company as a whole.
4. Conduct yourself in a professional manner at all times.
5. Be able to take action or make decisions in emergencies.
6. Be approachable to all staff, parents and other professionals.

Benefits:

Health Cash Plan, Company Pension, Bonuses, Uniform, 28 days holiday, Flexible Working, Subsidised Childcare. Additional Birthday Holiday after 1 year and further long-service holiday entitlements available.

Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check prior to commencement.