Nursery Deputy Manager

NURSERY DEPUTY MANAGER

Location: Tops Exeter, Exeter, Devon

Salary: Up to £15.40 per hour 

Contract: 40 hours per week/ Full time

Tops Day Nurseries believe in an environmentally sustainable and socially responsible world for all. We aim to achieve this through educating the children of today, so that they, in turn, can influence the way future generations live. 

About Us: 

Tops Day Nurseries believe in an environmentally sustainable and socially responsible world for all. We aim to achieve this through educating the children of today, so that they, in turn, can influence the way future generations live.

Owlets is a purpose built nursery that is Ofsted registered for up to 104 children, from 3 months to five years. The Nursery is open Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm for 50 weeks of the year (closed for 2 weeks over the Christmas period).

AND IN RETURN: 

At Tops Day Nurseries, we recognize the significance of a fulfilling career in childcare. As a Nursery Deputy Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in guiding the development of both the children and the team, contributing to their growth, and learning each day.

Our sister company, Aspire Training is listed among the Top 100 Employers for Apprenticeships 2023, provides excellent avenues for professional growth. From Level 2 Childcare Apprenticeships to progressing into a Nursery Manager or an Early Years Teacher role, your ambitions are supported.

We’re also an Employee-Owned Company and have adopted the Employee-Owned Trust (EOT) meaning each and every one of our colleagues/partners are co-owners of our company.  This means that as the company grows and succeeds, so do you. Our collective efforts will directly contribute to the success and sustainability of our business, with the opportunity for all partners to receive an annual bonus from our profit shares.

Moreover, here are some benefits you'll enjoy as a valued team member:

• £700 Welcome bonus
• 29 days of holiday (full time, otherwise pro-rata, including Bank Holidays)
• Access to our reward and recognition platform, Each Person, including exclusive deals and discounts, up to 40% off cinema, Diesel Savings Card and cashback on your favourite supermarkets and high street retailers
• Relocation Packages available
• Up to 60% discount for childcare within Tops Day Nurseries
• Pay Day Sub
• NHS Prescription Charges coverage
• Optical Care benefits
• Dental Treatment coverage
• Employee Ownership Trust bonus scheme, annually rewarded each May
• Uniform Provided
• Option for a flexible 4-day work week
• Exceptional career development opportunities

Responsibilities: Your role as Nursery Deputy Manager encompasses:

• Collaborating in the successful execution of daily, weekly, and monthly room checks and associated action plans
• Active monitoring and appropriate handling of accident trends
• Inspiring and managing your team, providing tailored motivation and training aligned with unit needs
• Efficient resource management, routine organization, and seamless communication with senior management
• Expertise in creating settling in profiles, short-term, medium-term, and long-term plans, next steps, and learning journey
• Unwavering commitment to the safeguarding of all children in the nursery

Minimum Qualifications: 

If you're equipped with the skills and attitude needed to deliver top-quality care and engagement as a Nursery Deputy Manager, seize this opportunity to be a vital part of our team. Join us today and embark on an enriching career journey!

A minimum of a Level 3 Early Years Qualification is mandatory. Please note that all candidates must have an enhanced DBS on the update service. Offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks. As this role involves regulated activity with children, individuals on the Children's Barred List should refrain from applying.

• £700 Welcome bonus
• 29 days annual holiday entitlement (pro rata)
• Annual pay review
• Staff Welfare scheme
• Company pension
• Up to 60% discount for Childcare within Tops Day Nurseries
• Employee Ownership Trust bonus scheme, annually rewarded each May
• Great career progression
• Regular supervisions
• Continuous in-house and external training opportunities
• Uniform Provided