Job Description

Job Title:

Deputy Manager

Location:

Ruislip

Contract:

Full-time, 40 hours per week

Shifts:

Between 7:30am - 6:00pm

Overview

Our Montessori is seeking a dedicated and experienced Deputy Manager to join its team on a full-time basis. This leadership role involves supporting the daily operations of the nursery, leading and mentoring staff, and ensuring high standards of care and education are consistently maintained. The successful candidate will play a key role in staff development, parent engagement, and compliance with EYFS and Ofsted requirements. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong childcare background who is passionate about early years education and ready to take the next step in their career.

Employee Benefits:

28 days of annual leave, including time off during Easter, Christmas, and bank holidays One extra day of leave for each year of service An additional day off for birthdays Employee recognition incentives Christmas bonus Pension scheme Free uniform Three paid inset days per year Paid training and qualifications Team building activities and staff events Childcare discount DBS paid for (employee responsible for 13 annual update service)

Main Responsibilities:

Work as part of the leadership team to ensure the nursery operates smoothly Support and enforce the nursery's policies and procedures Lead, manage, and motivate the staff team Delegate responsibilities to ensure effective room management Contribute to planning and curriculum ideas Build positive relationships with children and families Assist in staff performance management and appraisals Lead meetings in the absence of the manager Ensure appropriate staff deployment and ratio compliance Maintain a stimulating and safe learning environment, including outdoor areas Carry out peer observations and quality audits Oversee children's health care plans Mentor and train Room Leaders Participate in parent events and nursery communications Monitor daily and weekly checklists for quality and compliance Use the nursery's app-based system (training provided)

Person Specification:

Minimum Level 3 Childcare qualification (full and relevant) Previous experience in a leadership role within a childcare setting Good ICT skills Strong knowledge of the EYFS, Ofsted requirements, and safeguarding Confident in communication, both verbal and written Able to lead by example and support the team Motivated, adaptable, and collaborative in approach
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 35,944.00-41,935.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Employee discount Health & wellbeing programme Referral programme Transport links
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person