Job Description

At Cubs Corner Nursery we're seeking an experienced Deputy Manager to effectively support our leadership team, driving ongoing nursery success. This role involves primarily leading a practitioner team in classrooms, actively engaging with children to foster their learning and growth.

Our ideal candidate can effectively challenge and elevate our team. The minimum requirement includes a full, pertinent level 3 childcare qualification, with potential further training at EYP/EYITT/EYT levels or a willingness to pursue such qualifications.

Position: Deputy Manager

Location: Birmingham

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: 20,000 - 25,000 per year (Subject to experience)

Benefits:

- Childcare support

- Company events participation

- Discounted or free meals

Schedule: Monday to Friday

School type: Day nursery

Ability to commute/relocate: Must reliably commute to Birmingham or plan relocation before starting work.

Experience Required:

- Leadership: Minimum 1 year

- Nursery: Minimum 1 year

Qualifications:

- Full and relevant early years qualification - level 3 (mandatory)

Responsibilities:

- Lead a classroom team, supporting children's learning and development.

- Deliver bespoke training to enhance existing skills and develop leadership style.

- Challenge and grow the nursery provision and team.

- Ensure adherence to nursery Policies, Procedures, and Ofsted expectations.

- Act as a role model for staff, handling staff and parent issues.

- Support Nursery Manager in daily operations and maintain nursery standards.

- Promote safety, security, and well-being for children, staff, and visitors.

- Act as Designated Safeguarding Person in the absence of the Nursery Manager.

- Collaborate with the Management team to achieve a Good or higher Ofsted grading.

- Implement action plans for nursery development.

- Embrace and promote Cubs Corner Nursery Group's ethos.

Contact: hello@cubscorner.org.uk

Work Location: In person Birmingham

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 20,000.00-24,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Employee discount
Education:

Certificate of Higher Education (preferred)
Experience:

Nursery: 1 year (preferred) Nursery experience: 1 year (preferred) Childcare: 1 year (preferred) Management: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person