Deputy Manager
$32,988–$43,014 year
On-site · Swanscombe, England, United Kingdom
Job Summary
As a Deputy Manager, you will lead, mentor, and inspire a team to deliver exceptional care and education in a large nursery setting. Your responsibilities will include acting as Designated Safeguarding Lead, overseeing daily operations, and managing safeguarding and child protection policies. You will play a key role in training and supporting professional development, maintaining partnerships with parents and professionals, and supporting the nursery's commercial success through retention and occupancy growth. To succeed in this role, you must have a Level 3 Early Years qualification, relevant leadership experience, and strong decision-making abilities.
Required Qualifications
- Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification
- Experience within an Early Years leadership role (ideally as a Deputy Manager, Assistant Manager, Third in Charge or similar)
- Experience of participating with a regulatory inspection, leading to a ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’ outcome
- Confident decision maker, with previous experience providing support and leadership to others
Desired Qualifications
- Strong knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding, Child Protection, and the wider legislative requirements for working with children
- Ability to develop trust and strong working partnerships with both colleagues and parents/carers
- Ability to use a variety of communication techniques with both children and adults
Additional Requirements
- This post is subject to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check.
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