Nursery Deputy Manager (MATERNITY COVER)

Description - Third in Charge with Deputy Manager (Maternity Cover)
This is a full time, working 38 hours over 4 days a week, permanent role.

Are you looking to work for a vibrant, small but growing Group, with opportunities to develop your career and offer children a whole host of valuable experiences along the way?

Currently looking for a new team member to join a chain of Day Nurseries that offer high-quality early years provision across two sites in and around Rugby. Children thrive from the encouragement and support they receive from our excellent team, and with plenty of outdoor play they even have wellies as part of their uniform!

The nursery is located in the town centre, with the children very much involved in the community. We enjoy walks to the local park and visits to the library. We take the children to the shops, buying ingredients for the next baking or craft activity, and visiting a local care home.

Job Summary
We are seeking a third in charge for our 70-place setting in Rugby town centre. The suitable candidate will be welcome to start as soon as practicable, to allow for a smooth transition before the deputy manager starts their maternity leave.

You will assist in the leadership and management of the nursery, helping to lead the team towards attaining outstanding provision for our children. You will support the manager and deputy manager and take charge in their absence. You will have a passion for childcare and the differences that early years practitioners make to a child's development.

This role will suit an experienced nursery practitioner ready to take on additional responsibility. Support from existing group managers, deputies, and senior staff will be tailored to your needs. You will also be expected to collaborate with other group nurseries in progressing our internal strategy and promoting a consistently high standard of care across all sites.

Salary
Starting at £27,000 per year and increasing to £29,000 whilst acting as a deputy manager to cover maternity leave + Discounted Childcare and other benefits.

Qualifications, Training, and Experience Required:

1. Minimum 2 years post-qualification childcare experience (required)
2. Minimum Level 3 Early Years or equivalent
3. Knowledge of OFSTED grade descriptors' general standards and the recent changes
4. In-depth knowledge of Early Years pedagogy and best practice
5. Room leadership experience
6. Exceptional standards of customer service - professional, polite, and positive in all verbal and non-verbal interactions with staff, parents, children, and visitors.
7. Positivity and leadership - experience in motivating a team and getting the best out of people
8. Energy and enthusiasm - commitment and willingness to learn and develop
9. Ambition and vision - We are a dynamic group and expect staff to contribute their thoughts and ideas to help us all achieve our future goals
10. Awareness and understanding of key computer programs such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
11. The ideal candidate will preferably have additional experience within SENCO/safeguarding

Deputy Manager Benefits:

1. Discounted childcare while you are at work (terms and conditions apply)
2. 20+8 days holiday, plus additional day for well-being
3. Extensive internal and external training opportunities
4. Further career opportunities within a growing group
5. Staff social events
6. Group-wide monthly treats for all staff, plus other ad-hoc celebrations
7. Annual recognition of all staff as part of National Nursery Practitioners Day
8. Free uniform
9. Free DBS check

Call Aspire People and ask for Paige if you would like further information. Alternatively, send your CV.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.