Job Description

Blossom Tree Children's Nursery - Gilmerton are recruiting for a

Deputy Nursery Manager

.

Blossom Tree Children's Nursery - Gilmerton is a small, 32 place nursery supporting children 0 to school age. The nursery has been operational for 14 years and currently holds 4 x Good grading on the Care Inspectorate.

Candidates will be applying to join and help lead a small and friendly staff team and support the Nursery in the day to day running.

This is a permanent full time position for 40 hrs per week and you will be working a mix of being supernumerary and room based when required.

In order to be considered for the role of Deputy Nursery Manager, you will need:

A passionate and positive "Can do" attitude. Provide mentoring and leadership to the nursery staff team. Deputy experience, or room leader experience from a high performing setting looking for the next step up. Experience as a key worker within an early years setting. Good understanding of Realising the Ambition: Being me, Curriculum for Excellence and Setting the Table. A full and relevant level 3 childcare qualification. Ideally hold or be working / planning to work towards your childhood practice award at SCQF level 9. Knowledge and understanding of key legislation related to childcare and education. Excellent communication skills both written and verbal. A positive attitude, good initiative, confident and approachable for children, staff and families.

The role of Deputy Nursery Manager will include:

Promoting positive relationships with parents, children and colleagues Ensuring health, safety and well-being of the children at all times Supporting and working closely with the Nursery Manager and wider Management team with all tasks - mentoring and leadership is a key area of the role.
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This is a fantastic opportunity to take the next step in your career with employers who can offer excellent progression and benefits.

If you are looking for a Childcare job and are interested in the

Deputy Nursery Manager

role please send us your CV by applying directly via this website or contact us for further information.

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Birthday Day off
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 31,200.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Childcare Company events Company pension Employee discount
Experience:

Early childhood education: 1 year (required) Nursery experience: 1 year (required) Childcare: 1 year (required) Leadership: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person