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Little Elms Daycare Nursery & Pre-Schools

Nursery Deputy Manager

London
£34k – £40k/yr
Posted 26 days ago
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Department: Little Elms Daycare Beckenham

Location: Little Elms Beckenham Elm Road
Compensation: £34,000 - £40,000 / year


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£1000 Welcome Bonus


Job description

We are a leading family run group of 7 established Nurseries across South London, since opening back in 2009. Little Elms has had the pleasure in supporting numerous employees grow from strength to strength, both personally and professionally, changing roles and locations in order to meet personal and professional goals. We create a culture of staff appreciation, supporting each other EVERY day by recognizing teams as our most valued asset.

We continuously look for new ways to reward our Little Elms employees. From ongoing additions to our benefits package (including our quarterly bonuses) to introducing a whole new wellness programme, we want everyone to enjoy their time at work, as well as being happy in their personal life.


About the Deputy Manager role

We are currently looking for a skilled, experienced and motivated Deputy Manager for our beautiful nursery in Beckenham. This is an ideal opportunity for a Senior Room Manager to take the next step in their career or a current Deputy looking to take on a new exciting role. The day-to-day role will include supporting the Nursery Manager in the overall running of the Nursery, whilst providing and ensuring a safe, stimulating and educational environment for the children and staff.

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Our Nursery offers state-of-the-art facilities, combining bright and spacious indoor rooms along with fabulous outdoor areas.

You can earn up to £40,000 per annum, depending on experience, working 40 hours per week,


To be considered for the Nursery Deputy Manager role you must have:

  • At least 1 years’ experience in a Leadership role or equivalent
  • Level 3 or above qualification in Early Years childcare
  • Excellent knowledge & understanding of the EYFS & Statutory framework
  • Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
  • Ability to use your own initiative
  • Your passion to be shown in your day-to-day interaction with children
  • Coaching & mentoring abilities

Little Elms amazing benefits for you -

  • £1000 New Starter Welcome bonus!!!!
  • Excellent rates of pay.
  • Service recognition awards – get an extra day’s annual leave, for each year worked
  • Free, hot daily lunch prepared by our Skilled Nursery Chefs each day you work
  • Free access to our Employee Assistance Programme (provided by BUPA)
  • Generous Childcare discount
  • Support to gain higher qualifications
  • Internal promotion opportunities across all of our 10 Nurseries
  • Free Uniform
  • New starter goody bag
  • Fantastic transport links

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Things you need to know –

  • This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS Certificate and satisfactory employment references.
  • The successful candidate will be required to undertake online safeguarding training and all positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
  • Little Elms Daycare Nurseries are an Equal Opportunities Employer
  • Little Elms Daycare Nurseries is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
  • The welcome bonus will be paid in two instalments. £500 will be paid in the first salary payment after joining, then another £500 upon completion of probation (6 months, unless extended). The welcome bonus will be subject to normal Tax & NI deductions.

Key Responsibilities

We are currently for a skilled and experienced Nursery Practitioner to be based in our Beckenham Nursery. The nursery offers state-of-the-art facilities, combining bright and spacious indoor rooms along with fabulous outdoor areas.

You can earn up to £40,000 per annum, depending on experience, working Full time (40 hours per week) – 4 days a week.

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Skills

Leadership
EYFS Knowledge
Statutory Framework Understanding
Written Communication
Verbal Communication
Initiative
Coaching
Mentoring
Childcare Management
Safeguarding

Location

London, England, United Kingdom

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