Job Description

Join Our Team as a Deputy Nursery Manager! (Term Time Only)

Are you ready to lead, inspire, and make a lasting impact on children's lives? At

Bridgetown

, we're seeking a passionate

Deputy Nursery Manager

to support our team in delivering exceptional care and education. Step into a leadership role where you'll mentor, guide, and create brighter futures for children, families, and your team.

To be considered for this role, you must hold a Level 3 Early Years qualification. SENCDO experience would be an advantage, but not essential.

Please note: we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

Why You'll Love Working With Us

We know our people make all the difference, so here's how we make a difference for you:

Childcare Perks:

Free childcare for the first month and

52% discount

(based on working hours) to support your family.

Volunteer Day:

1 paid day off per year to volunteer and give back to the community

Holiday and Celebrations:

31 days of holiday, including national bank holidays, plus a Christmas closure week and your birthday off!

Career Development:

Access to

The National College

full of training and courses

Exclusive Discounts & Wellbeing Support:

Enjoy

Perkbox

discounts, wellbeing tools, and online medical services.

Recognition & Rewards:

Refer a friend or family for exciting bonuses and celebrate milestones with long-service awards.

Pay: 13.70

per hour

Working Hours:

Term Time Contract - 38 hours over 4 days, Mon to Fri 8am-6pm with one day off per week.

Location:

The Old Station Nursery Bridgetown, Bridgetown Primary School, Byron Road, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 7JP

What being a Deputy Nursery Manager involves

As a Deputy Nursery Manager, you'll play a crucial role in supporting the Nursery Manager to lead and inspire your team while maintaining excellence in your base room responsibilities. You will:


Lead and mentor the nursery team to deliver high-quality early years education with pride and energy. Support the Nursery Manager in overseeing all aspects of nursery operations, ensuring consistency and quality. Act as a role model, fostering an environment of initiative, creativity, and high standards of care. Build strong partnerships with families, colleagues, and external agencies to promote collaboration and excellent outcomes for children. Monitor and guide the team's implementation of the EYFS framework, ensuring engaging and nurturing learning opportunities. Take responsibility for the nursery in the Nursery Manager's absence, ensuring smooth operations. Promote a culture of continuous improvement, providing constructive feedback and supporting professional development within your team. Maintain a safe, inclusive, and stimulating environment that respects the unique needs of every child.

About our Nursery

Bridgetown pre-school provides a spacious and welcoming environment enriched with natural resources for children to explore freely throughout the day. Our children enjoy the freedom to move between indoor and outdoor spaces including our on site Forest School area, with a pond and camp fire facilities. At Bridgetown Pre-School we to get out and explore. From wildlife walks to going to meet the Stratford-Upon-Avon Fire Station and Police Department, we like to be busy and active in the community. We also hold yearly events, such as our sports day, fete and on occasion hold cake sales for local charities. Conveniently situated on Byron Road, within the grounds of Bridgetown Primary School and just a short stroll from the heart of Stratford-upon-Avon. Ample parking is available along the road outside the school.

Passionate about leadership in early years? Join us and make a real impact - apply today!

The Old Station Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references, and verification of your right to work in the UK and any essential qualifications. If successful, our recruitment and compliance team will guide you through every step of the onboarding process. We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Reasonable adjustments will be considered to ensure fairness and accessibility for all candidates.


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