Deputy Manager

Description:

Are you a current Deputy Manager or Senior Nursery Nurse looking for that next step in your career? Get in touch to hear more about a new opportunity coming soon at Waingels Gardens day nursery.

Are you....

* Passionate and enthusiastic about working with young children in all aspects of their care, learning and development?

* Able to be an exemplary role model for other practitioners to promote high standards of professional practice?

* Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children within our nursery?

A little more about the role...

Waingels Gardens Day Nursery is a dedicated and passionate childcare provider based in Woodley, accessible from Wokingham and Reading, situated in the grounds of Waingels college, with plenty of parking!

Available from: Jul/Aug 2024

Salary: From £28,000 DOE and hours

Contract: Fixed term vacancy -12 months minimum, in a Room Based role to cover maternity leave.

Key responsibilities:

The Deputy Manager will have consideration for the Forbury Group of Nurseries ‘Ethos’ to create an environment where children are engaged, motivated, independent thinkers, who have a positive attitude to learning, supported by secure and respectful relationships, in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage framework. To assist and at times take full responsibility for the effective day to day running of the Nursery.

Some of our benefits include:

* Supportive and encouraging senior managers who are passionate about providing high quality childcare

* Generous holiday entitlement, plus nursery closure at Christmas and half day off for your Birthday

* Discount on childcare places- up to 50%!

* Wellness support including an Employee Assistance Programme, with Health Assured, to help you to take care of your well being and mental health with support from trained professionals, offering counselling sessions, as well as financial and legal advice, it includes access to an app and exclusive store discounts

* Rewards and goody bags for work anniversaries including special gifts for long service anniversaries and Birthdays plus recognition and rewards for 'Employee of the Season', Monthly treats for the whole team, plus gifts to celebrate special occasions

* Positive and nurturing environments with a great team culture

* Free lunch- home-cooked meals plus staff room snacks and hot/cold drinks provided

* Plus many more!

The successful Deputy Manager will:

Have a minimum of 2 years Nursery experience and have experience in a leadership role (room leader, senior nursery nurse, team leader), hold a Level 3 or above Early Years childcare qualification such as EYE, NVQ, NNEB, CACHE or recognised equivalent.

To have a friendly confidential chat to us about the position, please call our recruitment team on (phone number removed).

The Forbury Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. An Enhanced Disclosure and barring service (DBS) check and 2 satisfactory references will be sought from successful candidates.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary, Contract

Contract length: 12 months

Pay: From £28,000.00 per year

Benefits:

* Company events

* Discounted or free food

* Employee discount

* Free parking

* Health & wellbeing programme

* On-site parking

* Referral programme