Job Description

Next Generation Day Nursery (Barnehurst) Ltd is a family run, home from home setting. We pride ourselves on supporting our staff and helping them reach their full potential. Our sister nursery New Foundations Day Nursery Ltd has been operating in the area for over 20 years and we have built a good reputation in the local area.

We are looking for an enthusiastic Deputy Manager & SENCO to join our Management Team.

Working hours 7.30am to 6.10pm 4 days a week.

We consider the role of the Deputy Manager integral in understanding the workings of each individual room and supporting staff in making the nursery a success, therefore the role of the Deputy Manager is both room based and office based throughout the week.

We want a Deputy Manager to have a positive influence in the Nursery, to maintain our reputation and to influence and drive forward the staff and children to provide high quality care in all areas of the Nursery. The Senior Management Team will be around to help as a supporting role initially & help with in-house training as required.

Applicants will need to work closely with the Manager and Deputy Manager, demonstrating excellent communication skills and an ability to have shared responsibility as well as work independently and ensure the Nursery is run seamlessly between them.

Qualifications/Experience:

Candidates will already have a minimum NVQ level 3. Candidates ideally need a good grounding of leadership experience in a Nursery and will be confident to be able to demonstrate how they apply this through experiences at Interview. Candidates must have a passion in enhancing children's early education and serve as positive role models to staff. Ideally the successful candidate will have experience as a SENCO although this is not essential as training will be given.

Interviews will be held during the week of the 4th August and week the 11th August.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 16.90 per hour

Expected hours: 38.68 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount
Experience:

Childcare: 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

NVQ Level 3 in childcare or equivalent (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 01/08/2025
Reference ID: Deputy Manager & SENCO
Expected start date: 01/09/2025