Job Description

About us

Purple Willows provides the highest quality of early education day nursery leading the field in child's learning, development, and discovery. When you join our team, you are entering a nursery school like no other. At Purple Willows, we want all our children to take pride in themselves, their families, their background and their heritage. Our day nursery and pre-school is built on the passion for changing the face of new beginners. We aim for excellence in our curriculum, and our flexible learning journey means we indeed can give every child the opportunity to develop into a joyful, confident learner who is prepared for success in school and life.

We are seeking motivated, talented nursery management staff to be a part of our continued growth and success. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop and cultivate in a beautiful brand-new setting in Southwest London opened last year.

The successful candidate will work alongside the Nursery Manager to promote the aims and objectives of the nursery and together be leaders in achieving outstanding childcare.

You will support in the overall day to day management of the nursery, including implementing the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework and all other legal/statutory frameworks.

Requirements:

Previous Deputy Management experience or experience as a room manager or team leader. A strong positive role model and be able to motivate staff A relevant childcare qualification, level 3 or above or equivalent Track record of involvement in Ofsted Inspections Strong knowledge of the EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage) An excellent understanding of safeguarding / knowledge of child protection procedures Good communication skills, approachable, confident, and caring with a passion for working with children Excellent team player
The role is full time, working over 5 days.

Benefits

Employee Assistance programme with BUPA Ongoing training throughout your development Real career progression 33 days holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays) Two Week Break during Christmas Employee benefit scheme Job Satisfaction Private pension plan Great team spirit, events and socials
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Childcare Company pension Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:

Belvedere DA17: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):

Must hold Level 3 Qualification in Childcare
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:

Nursery: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person