Nursery Deputy Manager - Advert

This role is also known as Early Years Manager, Third in Charge ( Third-In-Charge ), and is related to Nursery Room Leader, EY Educator, Nursery Nurse
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Nursery Deputy Manager - Third in Charge

Willow Cottage are seeking a Third in Charge Manager who is a dynamic leader with a passion for early years education. If you are dedicated to nurturing young minds and leading with enthusiasm, we would love to hear from you!

Roles and Responsibilities

As a deputy manager you will be involved in:
– Leading safeguarding for the setting, putting the welfare and safety of the children above all else
– taking responsibility for the efficient day to day running of the nursery and overall delivery of a high-quality service
– ensuring the safety, security, happiness and well-being of all children registered with the nursery
– continuously monitoring the delivery of the Early Years Foundation Stage
– supporting the lead in the enquiry process to ensure occupancy and staffing levels are well maintained in our 70 place nursery
– taking a part in the supervision of staff, including the oversight and development of our valued apprentices
– being a role model of integrity, reliability and professionalism

Location
Farmoor Setting OX2 9NT

Salary
£31,546pa

£2000 Welcome bonus (T&Cs apply)

Contract
40 Hours, Full-Time over 4 days

Required
Early Years Level 3 qualification or above

Experience
4 years or above working in the Early Years

Safeguarding

Willow Cottage is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applicants must be able to provide evidence of having the right to live and work in the UK and must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and DBS and barred lists checks.

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer. Please see our willow-cottage.com/jobs web site for further information.

More Information

For more information you can have a look at the job description on our web site www.willow-cottage.com/jobs

Competitive and regularly review salary
Flexible working arrangements
** 50% discount on childcare **
Bonus annual leave for reliable attendance
Bonus annual leave for long service
Bonus annual leave for Christmas Shopping
Scheme to purchase additional Annual Leave
We support both inhouse and external training
We promote and support many internal career opportunities
We are a family business promoting caring, supportive environment and culture
Refer a friend scheme

Overtime rates  (x1.5)
There is ample free parking on our site
Our staff are able to join the NEST pension scheme
Beautiful countryside setting

For more information about working for Willow Cottage please see our vacancies page