Job Description

Little Folks Day Nurseries are looking for a committed individual to join a new team in a new phase of development and are looking for a fantastic professional to help us in delivering our vision of excellence in one of our setting. With an attractive salary package above the normal minimum.

At Little Folks, we are proud to carry on the ethos of the Sure Start programme previously delivered in the centre which is known from reshaping local service provision in the area, providing the outstanding, innovative, accessible and responsive high quality of care.

The nursery belongs to the chain of settings that comprises the most influential teaching approaches inspired by the curiosity approach.

As an inclusive setting, we are thrilled to provide not only excellent care to our children but also support our culturally diverse team. As a result, we are surrounded by creative, innovative and passionate practitioners from different backgrounds who are motivated to go beyond in delivering high-quality interactions and teaching full of fun!

We are looking to nominate a Deputy Nursery Manager who will be an integral part of the strategic senior management team working directly with the Manager to drive forward the vision for the nursery.

Competitive salary depending on experience. plus bonus

What will you need to bring with you?

min NVQ/ CACHE level 3 qualification in childcare or hold an equivalent qualification comprehensive knowledge of the EYFS and Ofsted requirements excellent communication skills and be a firm believer in effective parents partnership experience of leading and coordinating a nursery team/ supervisory role experience is desirable in a similar position or third in charge/ senior role experience of supporting children with SEND and supporting staff to develop targeted support in an inclusive environment, including working with external agencies organisational skills and being able to prioritise your workload
Here is a glimpse of what your role will include:

Working alongside the Manager to ensure the day to day operation of the nursery is kept to the highest standard. Assisting the Manager in ensuring that all legislation, including Ofsted requirements, special needs, child protection, Safeguarding and Health and Safety is complied with and that company policies and procedures are adhered to. To monitor, support and manage staff, continually improve practice To confidently manage the nursery in the absence of the Manager.
To lead the staff team to deliver and ensure all children attending receive high-quality care, are kept safe and are provided with planned and stimulating play experiences which meet their individual needs and support all aspects of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum.

What do we offer you?

Excellent in-house training and access to the virtual learning platform Further career progression opportunities in a fast-growing company competitive salary childcare discount an inclusive workplace where you will feel appreciated!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to 12.75 per hour

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Employee discount On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:

Kidderminster: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

Must Hold NZQ Level 3 Qualification in childcare
Experience:

Management: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person