Job Description

Company Overview

Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Watford has been dedicated to providing exceptional childcare. We work closely with parents, staff, and Ofsted to ensure a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment where children can learn, develop, and thrive. We are committed to maintaining high standards of quality and care.

Summary

'Assistant Manager' role at Monkey Puzzle Day Nurseries is a vital position supporting our mission to deliver outstanding early childhood education and care. This role involves overseeing daily operations and ensuring our high standards are met, contributing to a safe and enriching environment for children.

Responsibilities

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Assist in managing daily nursery operations to ensure smooth functioning.

Support the leadership team in implementing EYFS Supervise staff to promote a positive and productive work environment. Ensure compliance with Ofsted regulations and health & safety standards. Contribute to maintaining high-quality care and learning experiences. Support parent communication and engagement initiatives. Assist in staff training and development. Help foster a welcoming environment for children, families, and staff
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Proven team management and leadership skills.

Full and relevant early years qualification Previous experience as a Deputy Manager is essential Able to lead and motivate a team Proven success at supervising staff Excellent EYFS knowledge and able to implement high quality practice Excellent parent partnerships Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Excellent communication skills. Ability to support staff development and team cohesion. Knowledge of childcare regulations and standards is preferred. Enthusiastic, proactive, and dedicated to quality care
Fantastic career development opportunities for career progression

Access to

additional training

from Food Hygiene, First Aid, and many more

Any overtime spent will be paid within the month

up to

50% childcare discount (T&C apply)

on nursery fees for your children plus 10% discount on nursery fees for one other family member

Additional day's pay as bonus for our dedicated team members. Those who consistently attend work with no sick leave in the quarter will receive an additional day's pay per quarter as a special benefit

Up to 35 days Annual

leave allowance increasing with length of service. Increasing annual leave with each complete year of service after three years up to a maximum of 35 days (including bank/public holidays)

2 staff inset training days

Employee of the month

every month

Pension scheme with a company contribution

Free uniform & DBS check

Regular social and

team building events

including Summer and Christmas parties

We provide

flexibility,

so you have the option to work half days around your commitments

Paid

In-house trainings

Nursery closed for a week

between Christmas and New Year

More reasons to join us are -

We have an amazing team of bank staff who help when needed

5 / 10 / 15 year service reward scheme including spa days or cash bonus

Earn a

150

reward by referring staff to the nursery - unlimited (Terms and condition apply)

Earn a

50

reward by referring children to the nursery - unlimited (Terms and condition apply)

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 31,200.00-33,280.00 per year

Benefits:

Childcare Company events Company pension Referral programme
Ability to commute/relocate:

Watford WD17 4NT: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person