Job Description

If you are looking to elevate your management career in Early Years?

Do you want to utilise your leadership & management skills acquired to ensure young children receive the best start in life?

Small Talk Nurseries Wolverhampton would love for you to join our team as a Deputy Nursery Manager, and receive the following attractive benefits package:

Competitive salary 1 day of extra annual leave accrued for each full year of employment completed (maximum of 7 extra days accrued in any length of service) Excellent personal development and career progression opportunities Continuous training and development Free Uniform Free First Aid Training offered. Free staff lunches Workplace Pension provision

Responsibilities:

- Oversee daily operations at the nursery, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for children.
- Implement early childhood education curriculum that promote learning and development.
- Utilize strong communication skills to interact effectively with children, parents, and staff.
- Demonstrate leadership by mentoring and guiding nursery staff members.
- Utilize Microsoft Office for administrative tasks and record-keeping.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the quality of childcare services.

Person specification:

A full and relevant childcare Level 3 or above qualification Minimum 2 years experience of working in a senior role Sound working knowledge of the EYFS, Ofsted legislation and regulation, Birth to Five Well-versed in dealing with Safeguarding related concerns that might arise Excellent communicational, interpersonal and leadership skills Proficient in Microsoft Office
Interview Process steps:

Face to face Interview Work Trial
The position is an immediate start, working 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday between 7.30am-6.00pm.

Join us on our mission to provide high quality care in a stimulating environment for babies aged 6 weeks to children aged 15 years old.

We are committed to safeguarding, protecting children, young people and adults. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS and 2 satisfactory references. Due to the nature of the work, we will require an additional criminal records check (or checks if more than one country) for anyone who has lived or worked abroad.

Small Talk Nurseries is committed to treating all people equally and with respect irrespective of their age, disability, gender, race, religion, national origin, marital status. We do not discriminate on any basis or characteristics and foster an inclusive, diverse working environment, celebrating individuality.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 13.00 per hour

Benefits:

Childcare Company events Company pension Discounted or free food Free parking On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:

Wolverhampton WV6 9HJ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Nursery: 2 years (required) Childcare: 2 years (required) Management: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person