Deputy Nursery Manager

The Orchard Day Nursery Kew

Position: Deputy Nursery Manager

Rate of Pay: £24,000 - £26,000  depending on experience

Contract type:  52 Weeks a year

Hours of Work: Full time 

Contract term: Permanent

Date Posted: 17 May 2021

Closing date: 29 May 2021

Start date: Immediate 

Place of Work: 57-59 Kew Bridge Road, Brentford, Greater London, TW8 0EW

Website: www.theorcharddaynurserykew.org.uk

We are currently recruiting for a passionate Deputy Nursery Manager to join our wonderful Nursery in Kew Bridge.

The Orchard Day Nursery Kew, based in Brentford, West London, has a strong family atmosphere and prepares children exceptionally well for their first steps towards primary schools. We believe in recruiting and training the very best early year practitioner and staff to meet the needs of all young babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers in our care, providing the highest standards of care in a safe and secure environment.  Children are encouraged and supported to become natural explorers and inquisitive learners. We offer shift work between the hours of 7am-7pm for all our nursery staff.

The successful Deputy Nursery Manager should be passionate about children’s learning. 

Applicants should demonstrate the following qualifications & experiences:

• A minimum of 2 years recent experience, working in a Preschool /Nursery setting, ideally already in a senior practitioner or room leader role.

• Knowledge and proven practical experience of implementing good quality learning opportunities.

• Ability to co-ordinate in a specific specialist area e.g., SENCO.

• A good standard of education, particularly in English and Mathematics (GCSE Grade C or above/ or equivalent)

• Possess a minimum NVQ Level 3 in Child Care and Education or equivalent.

• Knowledge of appropriate First Aid procedures – possess a Paediatric first aid qualification.

• Possess a Food Hygiene certificate Level 2.

• To manage the day-to-day activities of the setting.

• To ensure that the preschool nursery is a safe environment for children, staff, and others.

• To developing partnerships with parents/carers to increase involvement in their child’s development.

• To manage other staff within the preschool nursery. To be responsible for any tasks delegated by the Director.

Our People Strategy & Benefits:

• For the above permanent position as Deputy Nursery Manager the nursery will offer you an important role in a growing business which is financially strong and which has an ambitious growth agenda

• The chance to join our great team and play a key role in delivering a high-quality childcare service to our young children

• Competitive Salary

• Annual salary review

• Professional Development and Training opportunities with the prospect of career and salary progression as our business grows

• Ongoing coaching from the management team

• Childcare fee discount

• 28 days Annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays with Annual leave increasing with service

• Pension scheme

• Refer a friend scheme up to £700

• Performance based cash incentives 

• Health cash plan covering 10 healthcare benefits and services such as optical, dental, dental accident, chiropody, therapy treatments and health club concession. Access to Doctor line from anywhere in the world, Employee Assistance Programme, scanning service (MRI, CT and PET scans) and Westfield rewards where you will be able to obtain discounts from various high street and online outlets

The successful candidate will also benefit from joining a fun, supportive, creative team and to be part of the grand annual Christmas event.

Interested candidates should send an application at the earliest possible time. 

The Orchard Day Nursery Kew is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, as all new staff will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance, identity checks, qualification checks and employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps within employment, two satisfactory references and registration with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).