Job Description

Deputy Manager at Atelier Nursery

Are you passionate about early years education and leading a team in an environment that sparks curiosity, creativity, and confidence?

We have a really exciting opportunity for someone looking to step into a key leadership role within our Ofsted-rated Outstanding nursery setting.

Are you a skilful and inspiring leader?

Come and join us at Atelier Nursery!

Deputy Manager

Location: Bath

Salary: From 30,450 dependent on qualifications and experience.

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent - 37hr per week

We are a Reggio inspired, mixed aged, free-flow, Ofsted Outstanding nursery.

About the role

As Deputy Manager, you will be at the heart of our nursery, leading by example and contributing to the growth and development of our young children. Your responsibilities will include:

Inspiring Excellence

: Enable an environment where each child flourishes, ensuring their individual needs are met and their progress celebrated.

Guiding the Team

: Lead, mentor, and motivate a team of dedicated people, nurturing their talents and fostering a collaborative atmosphere.

Learning:

You'll get to collaborate with colleagues to design engaging and innovative opportunities for our young children.

Partnership Working

: Interact with parents, ensuring open communication and involvement in their child's educational journey.

Creative thinking

: With the ability to design and implement captivating opportunities that cater to diverse learning styles.

About us

Our staff team hold a passion for early education and promote high levels of child wellbeing, through our unique key family approach and provocation-based curriculum.

We are skilled, knowledgeable, friendly and love what we do. We are looking to recruit a Deputy Manager who shares our values and is ready to lead our growing team.

We encourage our team to develop their skills in a creative, collaborative, and supportive environment. Our ethos ensures everyone has the opportunity to work in a meaningful, personalised way, where you are recognised for your effort. We provide training and a wide range of professional development opportunities, to ensure you flourish in your role. With excellent opportunities for progression and promotion, the role comes with the opportunity to apply for a 7 days study tour to Reggio Emilia in Italy.

What You'll Gain:

We recognise that our staff work hard and understand the need for a work life balance and so have generous holidays, with a company-wide closure between Christmas and the New Year. All of our team are offered a competitive salary, as well as a fantastic benefits package:

- Five weeks annual leave days (plus bank holidays);

- Four-day week - imagine that extra day off!

- Company Pension scheme and regular incentives;

- Health & Wellbeing support programme;

- Opportunities to support your personal development;

- Extensive career development and training opportunities;

- No uniform;

- Fully paid company events;

There's more...

- Staff discount on childcare.

- Amazing wellbeing programmes.

- The role comes with the opportunity to apply for a 7 days course/trip to Reggio Emilia in Italy.

If you want to read and learn more about Atelier Nursery, our pedagogy and work culture, visit our website www.ateliernursery.co.uk

What's next?

Applicants must have a level three (or higher) qualification in childcare, a genuine interest in working with and helping the development and education of young children. Leadership experience is preferred, but we will consider applicants aspiring to progress in their career.

Atelier Nursery is committed to safer recruitment and safeguarding children; an enhanced DBS check and references will be required for the role.

Call Clare on 01225447992 for an informal chat and the chance to visit before applying

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 30,450.00 per year

Benefits:

Childcare Company events Company pension Employee discount Health & wellbeing programme
Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday No weekends
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Nursery Deputy Manager