Nursery Deputy Manager

Join Our Team as a Nursery Deputy Manager at Footsteps Nursery Cannock!

Salary: £29,500.00

Hours: 40 hours per week

Qualification: Level 3 Childcare Qualification is essential

At Footsteps Nursery Cannock, we pride ourselves on being a warm and welcoming early years setting. Our mission is to provide a safe, nurturing environment where children can learn, play, and develop with confidence. We are on the lookout for an enthusiastic Deputy Manager to join our dedicated 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:

• £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: Enjoy 75% off nursery fees for our team members, 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:

• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of every child, staff member, parent, and visitor at all times.
• Understand and ensure compliance with 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, environments, and resources appropriate to each child's age and stage of development.
• Promote respect and credibility through effective communication skills, impartiality, and consistency.
• Inspire the staff team with creative ideas and new challenges to achieve outstanding practice.
• Maintain accurate records and accounts relating to children and staff on the EyMan system and on file.
• Undertake any other duties to ensure the smooth running of the nursery and the safety and wellbeing of children, staff, and families.

*Duties and responsibilities in this job description are not exhaustive or restrictive; changes and other relevant duties may be added.

What We’re Looking For:

• Essential: 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 and regulatory requirements
• Desirable: 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

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!

Footsteps Nursery Cannock 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 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.