Nursery Deputy Manager

Location: Furlong Road, Bourne End, SL8 5AE

Salary: £32,000 - £35,000 (depending on experience)

Hours: 40 hours per week

Qualification: Level 3 Childcare Qualification is essential

Welcome to The Bourne End Day Nursery & Pre School , where charm meets creativity! Our nursery, set in a beautifully converted Methodist Church, is just a short 6-minute walk from Bourne End Train Station, with convenient street parking available. Here, every day is a new adventure for our children, filled with exciting activities like French lessons and explorations in our spacious outdoor area, complete with a mud kitchen for hands-on fun!

We are on the lookout for a passionate and enthusiastic Deputy Manager to join our friendly team. If you have a Level 3 Childcare qualification and are ready to work full-time (40 hours a week with flexible shifts between 7:30 am and 6:30 pm, Monday to Friday), we want to hear from you!

If you’re eager to bring your energy, creativity, and leadership skills to a nurturing environment where children truly thrive, this could be the perfect role for you!

At Family First , we believe in valuing our team members. Here’s what we offer:

• £400 Qualification Bonus: For all Level 3 Practitioners, paid after just 6 months!*
• Annual Leave: Start with 24 days, plus bank holidays and your birthday off – paid!
• Referral Programme: Refer a friend and earn up to £750!
• Employee Childcare Discounts: Enjoy 75% off nursery fees for your children, plus access to wider discounts.
• Health & Wellbeing Programme: Confidential employee assistance helpline available.
• Personal & Professional Development: Tailored learning opportunities to support your career growth.
• Company Pension Scheme

*Terms and conditions apply. Some benefits are discretionary and may be subject to change.

• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of every child, staff member, parent, and visitor.
• Meet the requirements of the statutory framework for the EYFS throughout the nursery.
• Assist in managing medication administration and ensure care plans are up-to-date.
• Provide stimulating and purposeful experiences appropriate to each child's development stage.
• Communicate effectively to promote respect and credibility in your role.
• Inspire the staff team with creative ideas and challenges to achieve outstanding practice.
• Maintain accurate records related to children and staff on the EyMan system.
• Undertake additional duties to ensure the smooth running of the nursery.

*Duties may evolve, and additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

• Full and relevant Level 3 in Childcare qualification - Essential
• Leadership experience - Essential
• Over 1 year of experience in Early Years - Essential
• Sound knowledge of the EYFS statutory framework and regulatory requirements - Essential
• Over 1 year of management experience - 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 in your career 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!

The Bourne End Day Nursery & Pre School is part of the Family First Group, where we treat everyone with respect and equality. We are committed to providing equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practices for all children and families.

Discrimination of any kind has no place within the Family First Group.