Nursery Deputy Manager - Chepstow

Nursery Deputy Manager - Chepstow

Salary: £26,811.20 - £27,581.00

Location: Chepstow

This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy.

Dean Close Little Trees Day Nursery St Arvans have a very exciting opportunity for a full time aspiring Deputy Manager to join our team.

The successful candidate will be expected to oversee the day to day running of the nursery, and to maintain the care and education standards as monitored by CIW, supporting the Nursery Manager.

We pride ourselves in working in partnership with parents/ carers, and the Deputy Manager must be approachable, friendly and have excellent communication skills.

It is desirable for the Deputy Manager to have had experience of the supervision and appraisal process and to positively lead and manage a team of practitioners to ensure that all children meet their full potential. This isn't essential as full training will be given.

It is also desirable to have sound knowledge of the self-evaluation of the nursery, target setting and record keeping procedures, however full training will be provided.

You will have outstanding knowledge of the NMS set by CIW, observation, assessment and planning to ensure that the education activities and experiences we are offering the children is of excellent quality.

Experience/Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 years working in an Early Years setting
• NNEB, BTEC National Diploma, NVQ level 3 or equivalent, Early Years Teacher status
• Designated Safeguarding Lead
• Experience of the inspection process
• Knowledge of Health and Safety issues and legislation

What we can Offer you;

• * Earn up to £1,650 pa extra subject to meeting KPI bonuses set by the Group Operations Manager
• * 30 days annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays on a pro rata basis, increasing to 33 days after two years service.
• * up to 50% childcare discount on childcare fees
• * free daily lunch
• * Recommend a Friend to work for us, and earn up to £500 for each successful referral - T&C's apply
• * Paycare benefit giving you GP in your pocket, free medical benefits, retail discounts.
• * Professional development opportunities
• * Use of DC facilities such as swimming and gym use.
• * Closed on Bank Holidays

Dean Close Nurseries Limited are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All positions will be subject on an enhanced DBS check

For further details please see the attached job description below.

Interviews to be held between Wednesday, 11 December and Friday, 13th December 2024

Early applications are encouraged and applicants may be invited to interview prior to the closing date. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is appointed before the closing date.

Internal applicants

Please contact the Recruitment Team requesting the internal candidate application form link before starting your application.

The Foundation

Dean Close Foundation is a growing, vibrant and diverse family of independent schools and nurseries, uniting around a shared vision and set of values. These spring from the origins of Dean Close School, which was founded in 1886 in memory of Dean Francis Close, Rector of Cheltenham and educational philanthropist. The Christian ethos of that original school continues today where the aim is that every child should be given the opportunities to flourish, underpinned by its core values of courage, contribution and love which are the guiding principles behind its educational vision. The Foundation currently has five schools and six nurseries within its group, creating a strong community that can share best practice, resources and a secure future.

Dean Close Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.