Nursery Deputy Manager

Join Our Team as Nursery Deputy Manager!

Location: Footsteps Lichfield Road Day Nursery & Pre-School

Salary: £31,200 (dependent on experience)

Hours: 40 hours per week

Qualification: Level 3 Childcare Qualification is essential

About Us

At Footsteps Lichfield Road Day Nursery & Pre-School, rated Good by Ofsted (January 2022), we create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for children under five to learn, play, and grow. Our expansive outdoor play area encourages curiosity, exploration, and hands-on experiences with nature.

We are proud of our dedicated team who are passionate about providing inspiring opportunities for children every day. Now, we’re looking for an enthusiastic Deputy Manager to join our friendly team and help us continue delivering high-quality care and education.

Why Join Us?

At Family First, we truly value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• 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: 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 and development opportunities to support your career growth.
• Company Pension Scheme

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

Your Responsibilities

As our Deputy Manager, you will:

• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of every child, staff member, parent, and visitor at all times.
• Understand and uphold the statutory framework for the EYFS throughout the nursery.
• Assist in managing medication administration and ensure care plans are thorough and up to date.
• Provide stimulating and purposeful experiences tailored to each child's age and development stage.
• Promote respect and credibility through effective communication and consistency.
• Inspire the staff team with creative ideas and challenges to achieve outstanding practice.
• Maintain accurate records and accounts related to children and staff on the EyMan system.
• Undertake any other duties to ensure the smooth running of the nursery.

*Duties and responsibilities may evolve as needed.

What We’re Looking For

To thrive in this role, you should have:

• Full and relevant Level 3 in Childcare qualification - Essential
• Leadership experience - Essential
• Over 1 year of experience working in Early Years - Essential
• Sound knowledge of the statutory framework for the EYFS - Essential
• Over 1 year of experience 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!

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!

Our Commitment

Footsteps Lichfield Road 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 according to their individual needs.

Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic has no place within the Family First.