Nursery Deputy Manager

Position: Nursery Deputy Manager

Salary: Up to £35,000

Location: Clapham

Hours: 41.25

Reports to: Nursery Manager

Working at Fennies

If you're an inspirational educator with a passion for providing 'the right start for under 5s,' then you belong at Fennies. We've been excelling in early years since 1992, and we're opening new nurseries every year. From day one, you'll be supported by our tailored induction and given every opportunity to grow and develop in your career with guidance from the Fennies Academy.

Apply today to join our prestigious, family-run, award-winning nursery group.

Your journey

As a Nursery Deputy Manager, you'll build bonds with parents and children every day. You'll be responsible for tracking staff attendance and sickness and communicating this information with the HR and Recruitment Teams. You'll be a role model in the nursery and influence the setting with your positive attitude, guiding the nursery in the right direction with the shared Fennies goal - to provide 'the right start for under 5s.'

You're the best at

• Building caring relationships with children, families, your team, and the local community.
• Leading your team to be the best childcare educators through your guidance, passion, and drive.
• Communicating with your team and the families at your nursery through regular updates.
• Welcoming new employees and new children into the nursery and implementing plans for them effectively.
• Collaborating with other Fennies nursery settings to build the Fennies community and bring the values to life.
• Ensuring the settings are well-staffed and have the necessary provisions to provide high-quality, educational childcare.
• Evaluating performance in your settings and making continuous improvements.
• Monitoring children's learning and development and reporting to families and staff members.
• Advising Room Leaders on initiatives and actively developing their skills.

What you know:

• A good knowledge of birth to 5 development and the EYFS curriculum.
• A minimum of a level 2 qualification in Childcare and working towards a level 3.
• A minimum grade 4 or grade C in Maths and English GCSE (or equivalent).
• Correct implementation of audits and requirements for safeguarding, health & safety, and confidentiality systems.
• How to safely administer medication, First Aid, and critical care policies.
• Preparations and responsibilities before Ofsted visits.
• How to resolve issues and complaints as per Fennies' policies and procedures.
• How to achieve KPIs in your setting in line with Fennies mission statement.

We're the best at

• Onboarding staff correctly in a paid induction to ensure confidence and support from day one.
• Hiring friendly and supportive team members who want to succeed together.
• Communicating updates and initiatives in regular meetings to give and receive feedback.
• Prioritising well-being by offering monthly events that help progress in life outside of Fennies.
• Providing new facilities to create an engaging environment for children.
• Staying up to date on industry news and methods.

We have:

• Competitive salaries, pension scheme, and staff discounts.
• Internal education experts to support you in your nursery.
• Well-being benefits, such as up to 38 days of annual leave.
• First Aid training and DBS check free of charge.
• The Fennies Fresh Café provides free lunches served each day.
• Referral bonus of £500 for every friend or family member who joins as a full-time employee.
• Quarterly performance bonuses.

Love the sound of working with Fennies? Join us today!

'Fennies Nurseries is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Therefore, all successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced criminal record check and proof of identity will be required.'

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