Jobs in Knapton, city of york, north yorkshire, united kingdom

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Job Title : Deputy Manager

Location : Muddy Boots Acomb, York

Salary : Up to £15.20 per hour (within the top 10% of nurseries in the area)

Join Our Award-Winning Team! 🏆

At Muddy Boots Acomb , we’re proud to be an award-winning nursery , recognised for our commitment to excellence in early years education. We provide children with unique outdoor learning experiences , where they can explore, play, and thrive in nature. Our passionate team makes a real difference in young lives every day, and we’re looking for an Early Years Educator to join us on this exciting journey!

We are looking for a Deputy Manager to work as part of the leadership team at Muddy Boots in Acomb.  The role is starting in the next 4-6 weeks and we anticipate it lasting up to 12 months with the opportunity to move within the Muddy Boots group of nurseries following this fixed-term contract.   If you have the qualifications and experience to fill this role - we would love to hear from you!

About the Role

Role Overview :

As a Deputy Manager at Muddy Boots, you will be an integral part of our management team, responsible for delivering high-quality, nature-based learning experiences. We believe that outdoor adventures are at the heart of childhood development, and we are committed to fostering a fun, supportive, and enriching environment for both children and staff.

Key Responsibilities :

Support staff to plan and deliver engaging learning activities, with a focus on outdoor play and exploration

Observe, assess, and support children’s individual learning journeys

Build strong relationships with children, families, and team members

Ensure a safe, inspiring, and stimulating environment for all children

Contribute to a happy, healthy, and thriving team that loves what they do!

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

What We’re Looking For :

• Passion for outdoor education and a commitment to nature-based learning
• Experience in early years education ( Level 3 qualified or equivalent )
• A proactive and positive attitude with great teamwork skills
• Strong communication and relationship-building abilities

What we offer

What We Offer :

Be part of an award-winning nursery that values excellence and innovation

Top 10% pay in the area , up to £15.20 per hour

4-day work week for full-time staff – more time for you!

Extra holiday days for long-standing team members

Enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption pay

Lifestyle discounts on groceries, travel, entertainment & more

Employee Assistance Programme – mental health support & coaching

Staff treats, events & parties – because we value YOU!

Free lunches, tea & snacks to keep you fuelled

Free uniform & on-site parking

Ready to Join the Muddy Boots Family?

If you love the idea of working in an award-winning nursery where the great outdoors is at the heart of everything we do, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply Now and start your adventure with us!

Muddy Boots is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to ensuring that the terms and conditions of employment for staff and selection processes for potential employees are equitable and non-discriminatory.

All positions offered by Muddy Boots are subject to receiving two satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS check, as part of our safeguarding duties.

Since opening our doors in January 2012, with only a few team members and a handful of children, we have continually worked to build day nurseries with a strong family ethos and home-from-home feel, which have now been enjoyed by over 1000 families and counting.

Here is how we do it :

The name ‘Muddy Boots’ really sums up our whole ethos – to not be afraid to let children learn by getting muddy, exploring, going on adventures and getting out there and having a go! Children enjoy a wide range of activities both indoor and out, planned by a qualified and experienced staff team who genuinely love and care for all the children. Our aim is that every individual child thrives and flourishes into their unique selves in our positive, family-feel environment.