Job Description

Join Our Team as a Deputy Manager at Puffins Childcare, Mont le Grand EX1 2PD.

At Puffins Childcare, we are passionate about providing an exceptional Early Years Education to children aged 4 months to 5 years. As a Deputy, you will play an integral role in shaping the lives of young learners by fostering their physical, emotional, and cognitive growth in a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and experienced early years professional to lead a dedicated team and make a real difference in the lives of children and their families.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Management:

Support the Manager in the day-to-day running of the nursery, ensuring compliance with company policies, the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), the Children's Act 1989, and all relevant local authority and Ofsted requirements.

Team Development:

Lead and inspire a nursery team of staff, using best practice models of leadership and management, while promoting continuous professional development in line with company standards.

Children's Well-being & Parental Engagement:

Ensure the safety, security, and overall well-being of every child, creating a safe and supportive environment where all children can thrive. Build strong, collaborative relationships with parents, recognising them as the first educators of their children and ensuring regular communication on their child's progress.

Curriculum Delivery:

Implement the EYFS curriculum, promoting learning through play, exploration, and creative activities tailored to children's developmental stages.

Individualised Support:

Monitor and assess the progress of each child, offering personalised support to encourage their individual development and growth.

Keyworker Responsibilities:

Oversee a group of children, ensuring the keyworker system is effectively implemented, with attention to their individual needs and progress.

Safeguarding:

Be vigilant in safeguarding all children in your care, following robust procedures to ensure their safety and well-being.

Training & Development:

Participate in ongoing training and professional development to stay at the forefront of early childhood education practices.
Puffins of Exeter benefits:

Salary starting at 29,494.40 for a deputy, 14.18ph Training opportunities for standalone qualifications and apprenticeships at all levels Room to progress, as we have 6 settings there will always be opportunities for progression to Childcare Centre Manager for those with the ability and willingness to learn Opportunities to win Employee of the Month Refer a Friend bonus Discounts on shopping, travel, food, clothing and more via our hub Birthday paid day off (after 1 year service) Self-care paid day off Loyalty holiday bonus (after 4 years' service) Annual Puffins Awards and celebration ceremony Pension scheme Minimum 28 days holiday Flexible working patterns Free DBS, Free uniform We provide an Employee Assistance Programme which allows staff to get free confidential advice on many topics Pay advances for when times are hard and loans for travel costs
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From 29,494.40 per year

Benefits:

Childcare Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Free flu jabs Health & wellbeing programme
Application question(s):

Do you hold a full and relevant Level 3 Early Years Education qualification or above?
Experience:

Nursery: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 29/08/2025
Reference ID: MLG Dep Aug 25