Job Description

Banana Moon Day Nursery in Colchester is seeking a passionate and capable Deputy Manager to play a vital role in our team. In this leadership position, you will collaborate closely with the Nursery Manager to ensure that we provide the highest quality childcare and education.


Your responsibilities will include assisting in the operational management of the nursery, supporting staff in their professional development, and fostering a warm and engaging environment for children and families. You will be a key player in delivering our core values through strong safeguarding practices and curriculum implementation.

Requirements

Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education or equivalent. Proven experience in a similar role within an early years setting. Strong understanding of the EYFS framework and safeguarding practices. Effective leadership and communication skills. A commitment to nurturing children's growth and learning. Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team. DBS check and relevant professional training required.

Benefits

Bupa Employee Assistance. We all have times in our life when we need a little extra support which is why we're working with Bupa to bring all of our employees a free, 24-hour confidential helpline service. A unique Early Learning and Development program for our children Less paperwork is involved, meaning that you can spend more time with the children Use of tablets that are linked to our bespoke 'Parent App', giving instant messages to and from parents about their child's day and development State of the art technology, including a biometric entry system, an interactive screen for our Pre-School children as well as our Parent App and tablets Excellent rates of pay (based on experience and qualification) Great holiday entitlement Closed for a week at Christmas Further on the job training Great career prospects You will be provided with a free DBS check and uniform if offered the job * If you feel that you are looking for a challenge, or simply want to further your experience with the possibility of promotion and working your way up in a company, this is where you should apply!