Deputy Manager
| Posting date: | 09 May 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £35,526 to £38,064 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 May 2025 |
| Location: | BN12 4PN |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Kamelia Kids Day Nursery |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: |
Summary
Job description
Deputy Nursery Manager
Kamelia Kids are looking for a full time Deputy Nursery Manager to join the team, working 40 hours, across 4 or 5 days per week, from 07.30 to 18.00.
Are you a current Deputy looking for a new challenge, or an experienced level 3 educator that is ready to step into management? If you are this is the perfect supportive role for you.
Kamelia Kids is a not-for-profit charity with an inclusive environment for all children. We are passionate about offering a nurturing, caring and stimulating learning experience, with a particular focus on outdoor learning (with 7 gardens and a Beach Hut!). We are just as passionate about training our staff and helping you to progress your career.
The Role
The Deputy Nursery Manager is a qualified early years professional who has responsibility for the day-to-day running of the nursery and the supervision of staff within it. In addition, they are responsible for the nursery in the absence of the Nursery Operations Director.
They perform an important role in leading, training and developing staff, imparting their excellent early years knowledge and skills to other team members while creating a warm, safe, stimulating and rich environment for the children in their care. They ensure that the nursery staff, students, volunteers, and resources are effectively managed and support and promote all aspects of offering a high quality of teaching and learning, ensuring that staff are properly deployed, according to appropriate ratios, ensuring appropriate cover is available for staff absences and offer appropriate stimulation and support to the children. Liaising daily with the Nursery Operations Director, Senior Management team, and Board of Trustees in all aspects of nursery, to ensure the effective and efficient use of financial budget and resources.
Applicants will be invited in for an informal discussion and show around the week of the 2nd June 2025, with Formal interviews taking place the week of the 9th June 2025
Kamelia Kids is fully committed to safeguarding the children in our care, satisfactory references and a DBS check will be required, prior to commencing employment with us.
Requirements
Proven experience of supervising a team including completing supervisions and appraisals.
Level 3 Childcare qualification or above in Early Years.
An enhanced DBS check and two satisfactory references.
Sound understanding of Safeguarding and the ability to work with multi-agencies and follow safeguarding policy and procedures precisely.
Excellent understanding of the Education Inspection Framework and the Statutory Framework for the Early years Foundation Stage.
Sound knowledge of child development.
Sound knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice.
Experience of supporting children with SEND.
Experience in supporting educators with SEND Strategies.
Excellent communication skills, written and oral, are essential to effectively liaise and work with nursery team, parents/carers & professionals.
Positive attitude and ability to manage change effectively.
Ability to work with and communicate with parents and professionals and to encourage their involvement.
Commitment to and understanding of diversity and equality.
Ability to work autonomously, supervising and responding to needs of the team as required to deliver high standards.
Health clearance for the role.
Ability to use Microsoft Office packages effectively and to produce reports and correspondence in a professional and accurate format, with attention to detail.
Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative.
What We Offer
Salary from £35,526.40-£38,064.00
· Level 5 Apprenticeships
· Employee Assistance Programme
· Appreciation rewards
· Discounted Childcare
· Your birthday off
· Paid sick leave
· Free uniform
· Free meals and fruit in the staff room
· A fully paid Christmas meal and party
· A summer beach BBQ
· On-site parking and good public transport links
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £35,526.40-£38,064.00 per year
Benefits:
Bereavement leave
Childcare
Company events
Company pension
Discounted or free food
Employee discount
Health & wellbeing programme
On-site parking
Sick pay
Transport links
Experience:
Early childhood education: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 30/05/2025
*Please note all applicants must have the right to work in the uk as we are not able to offer sponsorship for this role*
Deputy Nursery Manager
Kamelia Kids are looking for a full time Deputy Nursery Manager to join the team, working 40 hours, across 4 or 5 days per week, from 07.30 to 18.00.
Are you a current Deputy looking for a new challenge, or an experienced level 3 educator that is ready to step into management? If you are this is the perfect supportive role for you.
Kamelia Kids is a not-for-profit charity with an inclusive environment for all children. We are passionate about offering a nurturing, caring and stimulating learning experience, with a particular focus on outdoor learning (with 7 gardens and a Beach Hut!). We are just as passionate about training our staff and helping you to progress your career.
The Role
The Deputy Nursery Manager is a qualified early years professional who has responsibility for the day-to-day running of the nursery and the supervision of staff within it. In addition, they are responsible for the nursery in the absence of the Nursery Operations Director.
They perform an important role in leading, training and developing staff, imparting their excellent early years knowledge and skills to other team members while creating a warm, safe, stimulating and rich environment for the children in their care. They ensure that the nursery staff, students, volunteers, and resources are effectively managed and support and promote all aspects of offering a high quality of teaching and learning, ensuring that staff are properly deployed, according to appropriate ratios, ensuring appropriate cover is available for staff absences and offer appropriate stimulation and support to the children. Liaising daily with the Nursery Operations Director, Senior Management team, and Board of Trustees in all aspects of nursery, to ensure the effective and efficient use of financial budget and resources.
Applicants will be invited in for an informal discussion and show around the week of the 2nd June 2025, with Formal interviews taking place the week of the 9th June 2025
Kamelia Kids is fully committed to safeguarding the children in our care, satisfactory references and a DBS check will be required, prior to commencing employment with us.
Requirements
Proven experience of supervising a team including completing supervisions and appraisals.
Level 3 Childcare qualification or above in Early Years.
An enhanced DBS check and two satisfactory references.
Sound understanding of Safeguarding and the ability to work with multi-agencies and follow safeguarding policy and procedures precisely.
Excellent understanding of the Education Inspection Framework and the Statutory Framework for the Early years Foundation Stage.
Sound knowledge of child development.
Sound knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice.
Experience of supporting children with SEND.
Experience in supporting educators with SEND Strategies.
Excellent communication skills, written and oral, are essential to effectively liaise and work with nursery team, parents/carers & professionals.
Positive attitude and ability to manage change effectively.
Ability to work with and communicate with parents and professionals and to encourage their involvement.
Commitment to and understanding of diversity and equality.
Ability to work autonomously, supervising and responding to needs of the team as required to deliver high standards.
Health clearance for the role.
Ability to use Microsoft Office packages effectively and to produce reports and correspondence in a professional and accurate format, with attention to detail.
Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative.
What We Offer
Salary from £35,526.40-£38,064.00
· Level 5 Apprenticeships
· Employee Assistance Programme
· Appreciation rewards
· Discounted Childcare
· Your birthday off
· Paid sick leave
· Free uniform
· Free meals and fruit in the staff room
· A fully paid Christmas meal and party
· A summer beach BBQ
· On-site parking and good public transport links
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £35,526.40-£38,064.00 per year
Benefits:
Bereavement leave
Childcare
Company events
Company pension
Discounted or free food
Employee discount
Health & wellbeing programme
On-site parking
Sick pay
Transport links
Experience:
Early childhood education: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 30/05/2025
*Please note all applicants must have the right to work in the uk as we are not able to offer sponsorship for this role*
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