Deputy Nursery Manager

At Happy Valley Preschool we create a nurturing, home from home environment with healthy, nutritional meals, where children feel confident, safe, secure and are given the opportunity to be heard.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, qualified, and caring Deputy Nursery Manager, to join our premium nursery located in West Bromwich, B71 1QS, who is willing to support the manager in continuing to deliver high quality childcare, whilst ensuring the play and learning environment is exceptional.

The ideal candidate will be an inspirational team player with strengths in motivating and supporting staff and with strong leadership and communication skills. The position will be fully supported by the Nursery Manager and Area Manager.

·Your Qualifications and Experience:

• NNEB or BTEC Nat Dip or CACHE Dip in Childcare or NVQ level 3 or SVQ held for at least 2 years (essential)
• Degree or Leadership and Management qualification (Desirable)
• At least 2 years occupational experience within a nursery environment
• Experience in a senior role within a setting (Desirable)

We offer an excellent benefits package, which includes:

· A generous bonus upon successful completion of probationary period

· Competitive salary

· Excellent career opportunities

· Continuous training and development

· Free DBS and Uniform

· Free First Aid Training offered.

· Childcare discount

· Workplace Pension provision

We are committed to Safeguarding children and you will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS Disclosure and provide 2 valid and up to date references.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £11.00-£11.20 per hour

Benefits:

• Childcare
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

School type:

• Day nursery
• Private nursery school

Education:

• Diploma of Higher Education (preferred)

Experience:

• Deputy Management/Senior: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: One location