Deputy Manager - Full Time - Maternity Cover - 9 months fixed contract

Salary: £30-35k per year depending on experience - Maternity Cover - 9 months fixed contract.

Working hours: Full Time - Monday to Friday 8 hours shift patterns between the hours of 07:30-18:15 OR 4 days per week, 10 hour shifts.

Address: 9 Station Approach, Lower Sydenham, SE26 5FD

We are seeking a highly passionate Deputy Manager for our Lower Sydenham branch.

You need to be a dedicated, passionate and ambitious Deputy Manager who is looking for a new challenge. You will have exceptional enthusiasm to drive the nursery forward and committed to offer outstanding childcare across the nursery.

BeBright Bunnies Nursery offers a safe, creative environment for young children to learn and staff to thrive. BeBright Bunnies is all about giving space and opportunity for children to excel at what they do best ­ play, learn and grow. We invest in our people and are as committed to their learning and development as we are to the children’s ­ that way we know our children will always experience a loving, fun, happy environment where learning is an adventure and they are their own captains.

If you are passionate about helping our captains to achieve great success and outcomes, we would like you to join us and lead our team and become part of our adventure.

You will be fully supported by the Nursery Director, Area Manager and Third in Charge.

Full time role 40hrs per week.

Role Essentials:

• To assist in the leadership of the nursery ensuring that children, parents and the staff team work together effectively to provide high quality care and education.
• To develop the ethos of the nursery and to create a welcoming and friendly environment.
• To meet requirements of regulatory bodies with relation to EYFS matters, special education needs and disability, child protection, Health and Safety and to ensure that company policies and procedures are adhered to.
• To lead the implementation of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum to the highest quality.
• To build and maintain strong partnership with parents.
• To facilitate the staff team effectively.
• To be responsible for the preparation for inspection for the nursery.
• Audit and monitor EYFS outcomes.
• Link with the wider community.

Personal Specification of Candidates:

• Minimum Level 3 Qualification in Early years and Education or above.
• Excellent communication, organisational skills and interpersonal skills.
• Minimum of 5 years occupational experience in a nursery setting and a minimum year’s experience in a leadership role.
• An ambitious dedication to deliver outstanding childcare and education.
• A ‘hands on’ and ‘can do’ attitude.

Our committed to you:

• A competitive salary and performance related reviews
• Excellent training and career progression opportunities
• Generous annual leave entitlement that increases with service
• Funded social events throughout the year
• Free lunch and discounted childcare
• Staff pension with a company contribution
• Access to Perkbox – discounts for shopping and entertainment.

BeBright Bunnies is committed to safeguarding the welfare of all children and staff. All applicants will be required to carry out an enhanced DBS and reference checks.

To apply for a position with us, please phone the nursery on 020 8658 4617 or email admin@bebrightprojects.com for an application pack.