Deputy Manager (12 month maternity cover)
Windmill Nursery School, Gravesend, Kent
Part Time, Full Time or Job Share hours available. Monday to Friday Maternity Cover
£28,350.40 to £33,155.20 (depending on experience)
About Windmill Nursery School
Windmill is an award winning nursery having won the NMT nursery group of the year. It is located in two Victorian townhouses in Gravesend with easy access by bus (bus stop right outside), train station (5 minute walk) or onsite parking (there is also further free parking within a 5minute walk). Windmill Nursery School is a wonderful start to a child’s learning story, and for a continuation of your career.
About you
You are a qualified (at least Level 3 or equivalent) Early Years Educator with some experience in a managerial role including nursery administration. You have a fantastic understanding of EYFS framework and you're looking for a role in which you will take the next step towards management, providing staff training and support along the way.
What you'll be doing
As a deputy manager in Windmill, you will encourage a love of learning through high quality teaching under the EYFS framework, ensuring all children are kept safe and have rich stimulating experiences throughout their time with us.
You will lead, motivate and inspire the educator team and instill the Storal Values; Standards, Togetherness, Openness, Responsibility, Authenticity and Learning, at all times.
You will also:
- Ensure consistent high quality teaching across the nursery
- Manage staffing ratios effectively managing the weekly staff rota
- Attracts, hires and develops skilled educators and promote Storal values
- Deputise for the Nursery Manager during absence
What you'll need
Essential
- Early Years Education qualification to at least Level 3 or equivalent
- Experience in a managerial role including nursery administration
- Understanding of Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework
- We love people who align with our values around Standards, Togetherness, Openness, Responsibility, Authenticity and Learning.
What you'll get
Salary: A competitive salary based on experience and qualifications
- Performance related bonuses
- 50% childcare discount
- Annual wellness day off
- Access to retail and other discounts through Perkbox
- Holidays increasing to 22 days after 2 years service and 25 days after 5 years service
- Dedicated learning and development support
- Access to one-to-one confidential counselling sessions through our Employee Assistance Programme
About us
This nursery is part of Storal, a group of nurseries across England. It is our vision at Storal to be the nursery group that every family and educator wants to be part of. Our values are built around creating this environment for teams and children. We believe in high standards, praising each other, pulling together as a team whilst actively helping others to grow and that’s only the beginning of the story. We do what we say we do and if you align with this approach, then a Storal nursery is the place for you.
Storal is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All employees will be subject to background checks, enhanced DBS checks and reference checks.
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- Department
- Nursery Management
- Role
- Deputy Manager
- Locations
- Windmill Nursery School
Deputy Manager (12 month maternity cover)
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