The Old Station Nursery Group
Assistant Manager
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Join Our Team as a Deputy Nursery Manager!
Are you ready to lead, inspire, and make a lasting impact on children’s lives? At Rubery, we’re seeking a passionate Deputy Nursery Manager to support our team in delivering exceptional care and education. Step into a leadership role where you’ll mentor, guide, and create brighter futures for children, families, and your team.
To be considered for this role, you must hold a Level 3 Early Years qualification.
Please note: we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
Why You’ll Love Working With Us
We know our people make all the difference, so here’s how we make a difference for you:
- Childcare Perks: Free childcare for the first month and 52% discount (based on working hours) to support your family.
- Volunteer Day: 1 paid day off per year to volunteer and give back to the community
- Holiday and Celebrations: 31 days of holiday, including national bank holidays, plus a Christmas closure week and your birthday off!
- Career Development: Access to The National College full of training and courses
- Exclusive Discounts & Wellbeing Support: Enjoy Perkbox discounts, wellbeing tools, and online medical services.
- Recognition & Rewards: Refer a friend or family for exciting bonuses and celebrate milestones with long-service awards.
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Volunteer Day: 1 paid day off per year to volunteer and give back to the community.
Pay: £34,320 - £34.32 per Annum, £16 per hour
Working Hours: Monday to Friday - 8.25 hours per day, with 45 min lunch 41.25 hour weekly contract
Location: Ashbrook Drive, Rednal, Rubery, Birmingham, West Midlands, B45 9FP
What Being a Deputy Nursery Manager Involves
As a Deputy Nursery Manager, you’ll play a crucial role in supporting the Nursery Manager to lead and inspire your team while maintaining excellence in your base room responsibilities. You will:
- Lead and mentor the nursery team to deliver high-quality early years education with pride and energy.
- Support the Nursery Manager in overseeing all aspects of nursery operations, ensuring consistency and quality.
- Act as a role model, fostering an environment of initiative, creativity, and high standards of care.
- Build strong partnerships with families, colleagues, and external agencies to promote collaboration and excellent outcomes for children.
- Monitor and guide the team’s implementation of the EYFS framework, ensuring engaging and nurturing learning opportunities.
- Take responsibility for the nursery in the Nursery Manager’s absence, ensuring smooth operations.
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement, providing constructive feedback and supporting professional development within your team.
- Maintain a safe, inclusive, and stimulating environment that respects the unique needs of every child.
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About Our Nursery
My First Friends Rubery nursery prides itself on its large spaces and stimulating environment and beautiful outdoor space. Rubery is situated on Park Way, on Great Park opposite Brewers Fayre and Nuffield Health. Entry to the nursery is off Ashbrook Drive and there is ample parking available.
Passionate about leadership in early years? Join us and make a real impact - apply today!
The Old Station Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references, and verification of your right to work in the UK and any essential qualifications. If successful, our recruitment and compliance team will guide you through every step of the onboarding process. We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Reasonable adjustments will be considered to ensure fairness and accessibility for all candidates.
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