Compass Associates
Nursery Deputy Manager
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Nursery Deputy Manager
Location: Beckenham, South London
Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum, depending on experience
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Workplace: On-site
The Role
An established and highly regarded nursery in South London is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Nursery Deputy Manager to join its dedicated team.
This is an excellent opportunity for an early years professional who is passionate about providing high-quality care, education and learning experiences for young children.
The nursery caters for children from 3 months to 5 years, providing a warm, stimulating and safe environment where children are encouraged to build confidence, develop independence and reach their full potential.
As Deputy Manager, you will play an important role in supporting the Nursery Manager with the effective day-to-day running of the setting, while helping to maintain the highest standards of care, safeguarding and early years practice.
About the Nursery
The nursery is part of an established and growing group of early years settings, committed to creating a fun, nurturing and supportive environment for children and their families.
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The setting benefits from bright, spacious indoor rooms and excellent outdoor areas, providing children with a wide range of opportunities for creative play, exploration and development.
You will be joining an experienced and motivated team that places children's physical, emotional and developmental wellbeing at the centre of everything they do.
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for a confident and passionate early years professional who:
- Has previous experience working within a nursery or early years setting.
- Is passionate about delivering outstanding care, learning and development opportunities for children.
- Has the confidence and ability to support the leadership and day-to-day management of a nursery.
- Can motivate, support and work effectively with a team.
- Has a strong understanding of safeguarding and children's wellbeing.
- Is committed to maintaining high standards of practice and provision.
- Has excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
- Is approachable, enthusiastic and able to build strong relationships with children, parents and colleagues.
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What's on Offer
- Salary of up to £45,000 per annum, depending on experience.
- Full-time, permanent position.
- On-site role based in South London.
- Opportunity to join an established and growing early years organisation.
- Supportive and professional working environment.
- The opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the development, wellbeing and learning of young children.
- Excellent transport links across South London and the surrounding areas.
Location
The nursery is based in South London, with convenient transport links across the capital and surrounding areas.
The role is easily commutable from Bromley, Croydon, Crystal Palace, Dulwich, Greenwich, Lewisham, Orpington, Peckham, Streatham and Wimbledon.
References
Compass Associates is acting as the recruitment partner for this position.
If this role isn't the right opportunity for you but you know someone who could be a great fit, we offer £500 in vouchers for every successful recommendation.
For further information about this opportunity, please contact Roberto on 023 9421 4486 or email ramos@compassltd.co.uk.
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