Nursery Deputy Manager

Nursery Deputy Manager – Woodhams Farm Day Nursery Salary – £34,000 - £38,000 depending on experience plus a £1,000 welcome bonus 40 hours per week Level 3 Childcare Qualification is essential Woodhams Farm Day Nursery is a warm and welcoming early years setting that provides a safe, nurturing environment where children can learn, play, and develop with confidence. Unlike many nurseries that are located in urban or residential buildings, Woodhams Farm Day Nursery it is a purpose-built barn-style nursery set within approximately an acre of rural farmland near Winchester. The nursery uses its countryside environment as a core part of children's daily experiences, with extensive outdoor areas, woodland walks, gardens, a large playground, and outdoor classrooms designed to encourage a connection with nature. Our highly trained and dedicated team are passionate about creating inspiring opportunities for children every day. We are now looking for an enthusiastic Deputy Manager to join our friendly team and help continue delivering high-quality care and education. Why Join Us? At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: £400 Qualification Bonus: For all Level 3 Practitioners, paid after just 6 months!* Annual Leave: 24 days to start, plus bank holidays and your birthday off – paid! Referral Programme: Refer a friend and earn up to £750 Employee Childcare Discounts: 75% off nursery fees for our team member’s as well as access to wider discount. Health & wellbeing programme: Confidential employee assistance helpline available Personal & Professional Development: Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your career growth Terms and conditions apply. Some benefits are discretionary and may be subject to change. Company Pension Scheme *Terms and conditions apply. Some benefits are discretionary and may be subject to change. Responsibilities: Ensure the safety and wellbeing of every child, staff, parent, and visitor at all times. Understand and ensure that the requirements of the statutory framework for the EYFS are met throughout the nursery. Assist in managing the acceptance and administration of medication and ensure care plans are thorough and up to date for children or staff with health conditions. Ensure that all children receive stimulating and purposeful experiences, environments and resources that are appropriate to their age and stage of development. Promote respect and credibility for this position through effective communication skills, impartiality, and consistency. Inspire staff team with creative ideas and new challenges with aim to achieve outstanding practice. Maintain accurate records and accounts relating to children and staff on EyMan system and on file. Undertake any other duties to ensure the smooth running of the nursery and safety and wellbeing of children, staff, and families. *Duties and responsibilities in this job description are not exhaustive or restrictive, changes and other duties relevant to this post may be added. Requirements: Full and relevant Level 3 in Childcare qualification - Essential Leadership experience - Essential Over 1 years’ experience of working in Early Years - Essential Sound knowledge of the statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements - Essential Over 1 years’ experience of working in a management position - Desirable. Level 5 qualification in Childcare and/or Management and Leadership - Desirable Experience of successfully passing an Ofsted inspection to good or outstanding – Desirable Take the next step and explore a role that makes a positive impact on children’s lives. Apply today and let our friendly recruitment team support you every step of the way. We can’t wait to welcome you to the Family First community! Woodhams Farm Day Nursery is part of the Family First Group where we take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within the Family First Group