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Deputy Nursery Manager
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Deputy Nursery Manager
Salary: £16.00 per hour
Location: Poole, Dorset
We are currently recruiting for a dedicated and enthusiastic Deputy Manager to join their team. The nursery is a purpose-built facility designed to provide exceptional learning opportunities through inspiring environments, free-flow play, and high-quality care.
Why Join Our Client?
- Purpose-built nursery with spacious, well-resourced learning environments
- Dedicated spaces including sensory play, role play, arts and crafts, library, maths, and yoga/dance areas
- Daily indoor and outdoor free-flow learning opportunities all year round
- Fresh, home-cooked meals prepared by our on-site chef
- Supportive team focused on delivering outstanding care and education
- Dedicated baby area with age-appropriate provision and individualised care
- Secure outdoor spaces with excellent resources for exploration and play
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
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- Paid lunch breaks
- Competitive salary
- Nursery Chef on site – Home cooked lunches available
- Health and wellbeing support
- Career progression opportunities within a growing childcare group
The Role
As Deputy Manager, you will work alongside the Nursery Manager to ensure the smooth day-to-day operation of the club. You will support staff development, maintain high standards of care and safeguarding, and help deliver a programme of activities that children genuinely enjoy.
About You
- Level 3 Childcare qualification (essential) along with your Maths and English.
- Strong leadership skills
- Caring, enthusiastic and passionate about supporting children's development
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships
- A clear and up-to-date Enhanced DBS check, or willingness to obtain one
Safer Recruitment & Equal Opportunities
At Tinies, safeguarding children and promoting their welfare are at the heart of everything we do. We are fully committed to protecting the safety and wellbeing of children and expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.
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We work closely with nurseries, families, and corporate clients across the UK, maintaining high standards of safer recruitment and safeguarding. Every candidate is subject to robust recruitment, screening, and vetting procedures to confirm their suitability to work with children.
All Tinies candidates must hold the appropriate enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check for their role, or the relevant equivalent in Scotland or Northern Ireland, alongside all other checks required as part of our safer recruitment process.
Tinies is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion, and to providing fair and equal opportunities for all applicants and workers. We do not tolerate discrimination on any grounds.
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