Nursery Deputy Manager

Banana Moon Day Nurseries is a leading provider of high-quality childcare and early years education. Banana Moon Sunderland is a thriving new nursery looking for an enthusiastic, energetic, and motivational Deputy Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to help lead a happy nursery where we focus on encouraging children to be children, learning through fun and engaging play. You will be working with a dedicated team in a caring, family-friendly, characterful, and stimulating environment that is inviting to children, families, and staff.

As the Deputy Manager, you will work closely with the Manager and may have responsibility as a Room Leader whilst also being expected to take responsibility for everyday management responsibilities in the absence of the Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

• To support operational management of the nursery facilities and staff, to ensure a high-quality education and care is delivered at all times.
• Responsible for company adherence to Banana Moon policies and procedures.
• Ensure the nursery is compliant with regulatory requirements and health and safety guidelines.
• Consistently meet legislative requirements and follow the Early Learning and Development Programme delivering standards which ensure the highest possible inspection grading.
• To assist with the training, support, mentoring, role modelling, and supervision of the staff team, inspiring and leading ambitious practice.
• Assist in planning and organising age-appropriate activities and learning experiences for children.
• To create a safe, caring, and welcoming setting in which families are happy to entrust their child and where their child is encouraged and supported to flourish in an enabling and stimulating environment.
• To promote a successful and profitable business, engaging with the local community and marketing the nursery to reach maximum occupancy whilst providing excellent customer care.

The ideal candidate for this role will have a strong background in early years education, along with proven experience in a leadership or supervisory position within a nursery setting. You should have a deep understanding of early years frameworks and regulations, and a genuine passion for providing the best possible start in life for young children.

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum level 3 qualification in Early Years or equivalent.
• DBS enhanced disclosure within the child workforce sector.
• Paediatric 12hr First Aid certificate.
• Safeguarding training and qualification.
• Minimum of 2 years’ post-qualifying experience.
• Minimum of 1 year’s management experience.

The opportunity to manage a newly established day nursery with high-end furniture and resources.

A unique curriculum that focuses on the wellbeing of staff, children, and families.

A bespoke electronic 'Parent App', giving instant messages to and from parents about their child's day and development, minimising the requirement for excessive paperwork.

State of the art technology, including biometric fingerprint and iPads.

On-the-job training and support from a national franchise and access to online training for further qualifications.

EAP Programme.

Staff discount for childcare.

Annual black tie event.