Deputy Manager

Qualified L3, L6, QTS, EYTS (essential)

THE ROLE: to get children ready for the world through play!

THE FINER DETAILS: Flexible working shifts 4 days a week and year-round 

Family-run group of nurseries in Southfields and Wimbledon Park (SW19, famous for tennis). Join the national award-winning team.

We are looking for an experienced Deputy Manager (L3, L6, QTS, EYTS - essential). This is an excellent opportunity for an existing third in charge or high-performance room leader to showcase their leadership and management skills and it can be a great steppingstone in your career! If you think you are the right person for this role do get in touch for an informal chat about how Seahorse Nursery can support your career aspirations. With a unique opportunity, your journey starts here! 

We welcome applications from those with relevant experience as Early Years Teachers, Early Years Educators and Nursery Nurses. Pay scales are higher for those with Early Years Teacher Status.

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Benefits

• Salary ranges from: £31,200 - £34,320 (based on qualifications & work pattern)

• 4 workday a week available

• Enhanced annual leave (including birthday off) and many other rewards and perks

• Refer a friend bonus

• Upfront DBS payment

• Career and development opportunities (internal promotion pathways)

• Bereavement leave

• Casual dress

• Company events

• Company pension

• Cycle to work scheme

• Employee discount

• Employee mentoring programme

• Health & Wellbeing Programme

• Transport links 

Day to day

• To be jointly responsible for the day-to-day and operational running of the Nursery

• To understand and be able to teach the Seahorse curriculum and educational programmes.

• To support the team to fulfil their roles in working with children, working with parents, and working with team.

• To ensure the Nursery is successfully promoting and supporting the children’s personal development, behaviour, health, and welfare

• Provide an inclusive environment for colleagues, children and visitors

• Safeguard the children: safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility 

Requirements:

• Early Years Practitioner (qualified - L3, L6, QTS, EYTS - essential)

• 2 years plus experience working in a nursery setting (essential)

• Looking for a meaningful job and passionate about child education

• Positive attitude

• Available to work all year round

• Suitable references and DBS checks

Best Start Recruitment are here to help you to make the right choice in your next career move - if you meet the criteria set above, or would like Early Years Career advice please apply ASAP for an informal and confidential chat.

We currently have Nursery Manager, Deputy Nursery Manager, Montessori, QTS, Room Leader and Nursery Nurse / Nursery Practitioner vacancies, please reach out for more information or send your CV to us today!