Nursery Deputy Manager, Netherton, Merseyside, £19,161 PRO-RATA (actual £16,569)/ 37.5 hours per week/term-time only
We are looking for a committed and dynamic Deputy Manager to work in our footprints@netherton nursery, based in Netherton Family Well Being Centre, Netherton, Merseyside. This person will be able to demonstrate good leadership skills and have an excellent knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage, which can be applied practically.
Footprints@netherton nursery is a small community-based nursery, based in Netherton Family Wellbeing Centre. It is set across 2 childcare rooms and cares for children aged from 2 to 4 years old. Children are at the heart of all we do in footprints@netherton. Our most recent Ofsted report (February 2020, ‘good’ grading) is very positive about the nursery, stating that ‘Leaders and the manager are passionate about enriching the experiences of young children and their families. Together, with the help of staff and parents, they evaluate the quality of the setting and the plans for future changes. Staff put children at the heart of the setting’. More details about the nursery can be found here
The role of Nursery Deputy Manager will include:
- To act as Deputy Manager for the setting, supporting the Manager to ensure that children, parents and the staff team work together to provide a high-quality childcare.
- To promote and take a lead in promoting Early Learning and development in the setting
The successful applicant will have a level 3 in a childcare qualification or equivalent, and meet the person specification.
You will have at least two years experience in the Early Years , demonstrate you have the skills and aptitude to act as Nursery Manager, and have experience of delivering a high-quality learning environment in the Early Years. Being able to build quality relationships with children, staff and parents is vital. An enhanced DBS will be undertaken
The centre is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and families, and expects all staff to share this commitment.
First Steps Enterprise Limited is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age.
We VERY strongly advise you to apply your skills and experience to the person specification when completing your application, which is via our online or downloadable form below. No agencies, please.
If you are not working, you may be able to access assistance via our Directions programme, the staff of whom are completely separate from the recruitment and selection team.
Closing date: 10am, Monday 9th August 2021. We envision interviews taking place the week of 16th August 2021. We are looking for the position to commence in September 2021 or soon as is possible.
