Job Description

Have you got the skills needed to inspire and enrich a young child's life?

Are you a qualified Nursery Nurse who wants to take their career to the next level?

As Early Years Deputy Manager of our setting you will be an outstanding and inspiring practitioner. You will have the confidence to lead your team, displaying a high level of motivation, a flexible enthusiastic approach and good communication skills.

You will have the ability to manage a nursery in the manager's absence , which will continue to develop and change in order to meet the needs of the community. You must be able to provide exceptional early years care in a safe, nurturing and fulfilling environment whilst inspiring children to unlock their full potential through key skills and values which will establish them as gifted citizens of the world.

The role of Early Years Deputy Manager is to provide professional leadership, compliance with regulatory requirements and to ensure the setting delivers the highest standards of care and education.

Join Ladybird and you'll be part of something big. For over nineteen years we've been leading the way in childcare in the North East, growing our family of nurseries and our reputation for progressive and innovative practice. We have nurtured and educated generations of children, giving them the confidence and curiosity to embrace their changing world.

Have you got the skills and enthusiasm needed to inspire and enrich a young child's life, creating foundations that will guide them through their whole life? Use this opportunity to show how passionate you are about childcare and demonstrate this in a positive and welcoming environment.

You must be able to provide exceptional early years care in a safe, nurturing and fulfilling environment whilst inspiring children to unlock their full potential through key skills and values which will establish them as gifted citizens of the world.

You must have a minimum of Level 3 qualification specific to Early Years as defined by the Department for Education.

http://www.education.gov.uk/eypqd/search/search.cfm

The post is full time (40 hours), Monday to Friday, all year round working shifts between 8.00-5.45, and you will be paid for 5.6 weeks holiday, including Bank Holidays. There is also an option to work term time only too.

Ladybird Children's Nursery - Blyth

is set in Briadale House, Blyth. The beautiful garden features an amazing play area designed to encourage open ended adventures and managed risky play as well as access to the local parks. Ladybird, Blyth is registered for 36 children aged 0-5 years so there are lots of career opportunities for new and existing team members. There is car parking available for staff, the nursery is on a bus route.

Our passion for caring doesn't stop with the children. We believe that happy staff make happy children, so we offer a package of support that you won't find anywhere else:

Paid holiday Paid pediatric first aid training Cycle to work scheme Family friendly policies including generous childcare discounts so your own children can attend Well-being weeks

Ladybird Children's Nursery are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. Ladybird Children's Nursery is committed to being an equal opportunities employer.

SAFEGUARDING NOTE: As this role is working in a "regulated activity" according to the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006, the successful applicant will require an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Certificate. DBS.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to 14.95 per hour

Benefits:

Childcare Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount On-site parking
Schedule:

8 hour shift Monday to Friday No weekends
Experience:

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

Expected start date: 31/05/2025