Job Description

We are looking for a Magical Deputy Manager

Do you know your Zog from your Gruffalo?

Can you sing Twinkle Twinkle on repeat and not go bananas?

Do you know all the actions to the wheels on the bus?

Do you enjoy getting messy and muddy?

If the answer to those questions is YES, then you are a perfect fit for our team.

Due to our continuing expansion, we have a vacancy for a, full-time 40 hour level 3 Deputy Manager working as part of our passionate and dedicated team, based in the baby room.

We know there's a shortage of amazing childcare staff in the industry, and we also know why North Duffield Under Fives, our amazing community-based setting, is a caring, supportive, employer.

We are a small, family like, team with who work closely together to deliver the very best care and learning for our families.

If you've read this far and we sound like your cup of tea, we'd love to speak to you.

Contact our Nursery Manager, Sarah Zbadynski on northduffieldu5manager@gmail.com or 07391076582 with any questions and to apply.

Job Type:

40 hours (minimum) contract

Pay:

28,000 - 29,000 (dependant on experience)

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Birthday day off Employee discount Inset training days Access to CPD On-site parking Uniform supplied

Main Duties:

To deliver a high standard of learning, development, and care for children.

To deputise for the Nursery Manager.

To act as Designated Safeguarding Lead in the Manager's absence.

To ensure that the nursery is a safe environment for children, staff, and others.

To developing partnerships with parents/carers to increase involvement in their child's development.

To be responsible for any tasks delegated by the Nursery Manager.

To act as a role model and mentor for staff.

To lead the baby room

Main Activities:

To provide a safe, caring, stimulating educational environment, both indoors and outdoors, always. To deliver an appropriate play based Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum that enables children to make individual progress and to support other staff in doing so. To help ensure the nursery always meets the requirements of Ofsted. To work with other professionals in the local area for the benefit of children and families

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To understand and work to nursery policies and procedures, including how to deal with child protection issues appropriately and how to respond to incidents, accidents, complaints and emergencies

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To plan activities which ensure each child is working towards the early learning goals and support others in doing so

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To be a key person. To ensure records are properly maintained

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To maintain standards of Continuing Professional Development. To liaise closely with parents/carers, informing them about the nursery and its curriculum, exchanging information about children's progress and encouraging parents' involvement. To undertake any other reasonable duties as directed, in accordance with the nursery aims and objectives.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 28,000.00-29,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Employee discount On-site parking Paid volunteer time
Schedule:

10 hour shift Day shift Monday to Friday No weekends
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:

Nursery: 1 year (required) Management: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Level 3 Childcare Qualification (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 13/09/2025
Reference ID: NDU5DMNOV