Job Description

Assistant Manager

Are you a passionate leader who thrives in a hands-on role? We are seeking an experienced and proactive

Manager

to lead our dynamic team in delivering outstanding care and education for children with our management team.

As an Assistant Nursery Manager, you will provide professional leadership to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the nursery while maintaining the highest standards of care, education, and compliance. You will play a vital role in supporting staff development, fostering a nurturing environment for children, and promoting the nursery to prospective families through open days and community engagement.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Management

: Lead and motivate staff to deliver exceptional childcare and learning experiences.

EYFS Compliance

: Ensure the nursery consistently meets the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and Ofsted requirements.

Safety & Safeguarding

: Maintain a safe environment and ensure all staff understand and adhere to safeguarding protocols.

Special Needs Support

: Champion inclusion and support children with special needs.

Health & Safety

: Oversee compliance with health and safety policies, ensuring all staff have the appropriate first aid and safety training.

Staff Development

: Induct, support, and train team members, conducting regular appraisals to uphold high-quality practices.

Child Development

: Create an enriching environment for children to thrive in their early years through stimulating and age-appropriate activities.

Marketing & Engagement

: Actively promote the nursery, participate in open days, and liaise with families to maintain strong relationships.

What Sets Us Apart

You'll work alongside a dedicated

Administrator

who handle administrative tasks, including enquiries, onboarding and funding. This means you can focus entirely on supporting staff and delivering excellent childcare without the added burden of paperwork.

Requirements

A hands-on, proactive approach to childcare management. Strong knowledge of EYFS and Ofsted requirements. Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a team. Experience in safeguarding and health & safety protocols. A valid Enhanced DBS Disclosure or willingness to complete one. Min QQI Level 3 in Childcare or equivalent. Min 3 year nursery experience Min 1 year in a leadership role in a nursery

Benefits

Competitive salary of up to 34,000 per year. Generous perks, including: Additional leave. Childcare discounts. Private medical insurance. Employee mentoring program. Health & wellbeing initiatives. Free parking and on-site facilities. Company events and celebrations. A supportive environment focused on staff development and well-being.

Additional benefits include:

1. Employer contribution to Pensions.

2. Access to exclusive discounts with major retailers for staff through my work life solutions / edenred.

3. Staff health Insurance Cash Plan.

4. The nursery is closed between the dates of Christmas and New Year that is part of the statutory holiday entitlement. These dates will be advised to you in advance.

5. Birthday Leave in addition to your statutory holidays.

6. Childcare discount of up to 30% for staff children to attend our nurseries.

7. Employee of the month incentives and bonus.

8. Employee monthly Attendance and reliability bonus

9. Company events and celebrations.

10. An in depth, supportive Induction programme to support you joining our nurseries

11. Regular opportunities for training and developing your CPD to keep your skills and knowledge up to date and help prepare for greater responsibilities within the company if career progression is something that interests you.

If you are ready to lead a dedicated team and make a lasting impact on children's early learning journeys, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today and take the next step in your career with our forward-thinking nursery group.

An enhanced DBS check and two satisfactory professional references are required before any employment can be confirmed.

Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. Therefore, it is essential in making your application that you disclose any information requested in respect of applicable convictions and cautions (including, as applicable any reprimands or final warnings).

This post may be exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, in which case applicants are not entitled to withhold information about convictions which for other purposes are 'spent' under the provision of the Act unless the conviction or caution is "protected" as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). Any such 'protected' conviction or caution is not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account. All guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found in the DBS filtering collection, available here: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/dbs-filtering-guidance . The fact that a pending charge, conviction, caution, reprimand, or final warning has been recorded against you will not necessarily debar you from consideration for this role but any failure to disclose any such information will result in dismissal or disciplinary action.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 29,120.00-34,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Childcare Company events Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount Employee mentoring programme Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Private medical insurance
Experience:

Nursery Practice: 3 years (required) Nursery Leadership: 1 year (required)
Language:

English fluently (required)
Licence/Certification:

Full and relevant Level 3 in Childcare or above (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person