Deputy Manager

create a safe and stimulating environment to promote learning
update parents and carers on children's progress
work with colleagues to meet children's needs
check equipment is in good condition

Business responsibilities include:

recruiting staff
supporting and developing the nursery team
managing a budget
arranging marketing materials
maintaining records and creating management reports
complying with environmental, health and safety and fire regulations
keeping up to date with developments in early years care
building relationships with relevant agencies, schools and childcare professionals
attending training sessions both in and out of work time

Work with the nursery owner/area manager to ensure the nursery meets OFSTED and early years foundation stage standards.

Are you - Enthusiastic, passionate, hardworking?

Do you have exceptional organisation and management skills? If so Little Giggles needs YOU!

Entry requirements

A full and relevant Level 3 Qualification in Childcare and 2 years' Work Experience with Children within a Deputy Management Role. Supervisory experience is essential!

- Desirable early years professional status (EYPS) or its replacement, early years teacher status (EYTS)

- Full and clear background check by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)

Skills required:

organisational skills
the ability to motivate and support staff
financial management skills
Marketing skills, Provide day care for babies and young children from birth to 5 years. Also lead an afterschool/holiday club