Deputy Manager & SENDCO

Deputy Nursery Manager & SENDCo

Location: Audenshaw, Greater Manchester

Salary: £34,580 per annum (£15.20 per hour)

Hours: Full Time - All Year Round

Working Hours: Between 07:00 - 18:00, Monday to Friday (43.75 hours per week)

About the Role

Little Giggles Nursery is seeking an experienced Deputy Nursery Manager to support the management of our wonderful Audenshaw setting.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate early years professional who enjoys supporting staff, maintaining high standards of care, and helping children reach their full potential.

We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, passionate and hardworking, with excellent organisational and management skills.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have:

• A full and relevant Level 3 qualification in Childcare (minimum)

• At least two years' experience working with children in a Deputy Management role

• Supervisory experience

• A clear enhanced DBS check

Desirable:

• Early Years Professional Status (EYPS) or Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS)

Key Skills

We are looking for someone who demonstrates:

• Excellent organisational skills

• The ability to motivate and support staff

• Financial awareness and budget management skills

• Marketing awareness to support nursery growth

Job Responsibilities

You will help provide high quality care for babies and young children aged birth to 5 years, and support the running of the afterschool and holiday club.

Responsibilities include:

• Creating a safe, stimulating and engaging environment that promotes learning

• Updating parents and carers on children's development and progress

• Working closely with colleagues to meet individual children's needs

• Ensuring equipment and resources are safe and well maintained

Management Responsibilities

As Deputy Manager you will also support with:

• Recruiting and developing nursery staff

• Supporting and mentoring the nursery team

• Managing budgets

• Arranging marketing materials

• Maintaining records and preparing management reports

• Ensuring compliance with environmental, health & safety and fire regulations

• Keeping up to date with developments in early years education

• Building strong relationships with schools, agencies and childcare professionals

• Attending training sessions both in and out of work hours

• Working closely with the Nursery Owner and Area Manager to ensure the nursery meets Ofsted and EYFS standards

Qualifications and Experience

Applicants must have:

• Level 3 Childcare qualification (minimum)

• At least two years of managerial experience

• Previous experience in a similar Deputy Manager role

Benefits

We offer a range of excellent staff benefits including:

• Pension scheme

• Ongoing training and development

• Up to 50% childcare discount

• Annual Glitzy Awards Night

• Incentives including:

  • Free meals

  • Monthly raffles for good attendance and punctuality

  • Additional holidays for excellent attendance

  • And much more

• Ofsted Outstanding bonus

• Performance-related pay rises

Important Information

• References will be required prior to employment commencing, in line with the Statutory Framework and Safer Recruitment policies.

• This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and an enhanced DBS check will be required.

Apply Now

If you think you have what it takes to join our team and help lead our nursery to continued success, we would love to hear from you!