We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior Deputy Manager to support the Nursery Manager in the daily operations of a beautiful nursery near Ellesmere Port.

The nursery also offers£1,000Welcome Bonus(paid across your first year)

As a Senior Deputy Manager you willlead and inspire your team, maintain asafe and inclusive environment, and build strong partnerships with childcare colleagues and families.

The ideal candidate will possess strong management and leadership skills, with a genuine passion for early childhood education and working with children. This role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to a nurturing environment where children can thrive, while supporting the management team in delivering high-quality childcare services. The Senior Deputy Manager will play a vital role in ensuring smooth nursery operations, maintaining compliance with regulations, and fostering a positive atmosphere for both staff and children.

Duties:

• Assist the Nursery Manager in overseeing the daily running of the nursery.
• Support staff in delivering engaging and developmentally appropriate activities for children.
• Lead by example in maintaining high standards of childcare, safety, and hygiene.
• Supervise and mentor team members, providing guidance and support to ensure effective teamwork.
• Communicate effectively with parents, carers, and external agencies regarding children's progress and centre policies.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, policies, and procedures relating to early childhood education and childcare.
• Organise staff rotas, training sessions, and ongoing professional development programmes.
• Assist in managing administrative tasks such as record keeping, reporting, and budgeting.
• Support recruitment processes by participating in interviews and onboarding new staff members.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the quality of care provided.

Qualifications, training and experience:

• CACHE Level 3, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
• Excellent knowledge of health and safety legislation.
• Excellent knowledge of the EYFS.
• Knowledge of the new Ofsted inspection framework.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to work to targets and deadlines.
• Good time management skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong management/leadership skills.
• Knowledge and understand of equal opportunities / SENCO etc.
• Previous relevant management experience.
• Excellent rates of pay with on-going support and career development.

All successful applicants will be required to have an Enhanced DBS carried out.

As a specialist Childcare agency, we believe that we can only be as successful as our candidates and employees. xbpsjku That is why we invest 100% in each and every candidate who registers with us and value all the work carried out by our team.