Deputy Nursery Manager

We are seeking a committed and skilled Deputy Nursery Manager who will contribute to a safe, high quality and developmentally appropriate environment for babies and toddlers. They will supervise, support and motivate other team members, be enthusiastic and passionate about working with children, and will work in partnership with parents, staff and other professionals. They will hold a Level 3 Early Years qualification, and will have experience in providing professional childcare for children aged 0 to 5 years, as well as experience in leading a team.

The position is full-time (44 hours/4 days per week), full year.

WHY CHOOSE US

Garden Cottage Nursery is a small, independent day nursery caring for babies from 0 to 3 years. We offer bespoke and personalised childcare, providing a home-from-home atmosphere where the happiness and development of our children is our top priority. The nursery is set in the idyllic surroundings of our Junior School in Harbledown, and is rated Outstanding by Ofsted.

BENEFITS

We offer private healthcare with Benenden, reduced gym membership, free on-site parking, free lunch during term time, cycle to work scheme, techscheme and EV scheme, retail discounts.

APPLY

Closing date: 13 September 2024, although if a pool of suitable candidates becomes available before that date the College reserves the right to interview and appoint without further notice.

Please have a look on the nursery website for more information on the setting, and please see the attached Job Pack for more information on the role.

Safeguarding Statement

Kent College Canterbury is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Kent College staff and pupils are proud to be part of a welcoming international boarding community. We value diversity and promote equality at all levels, and we are passionate about attracting a diverse pool of applications through an inclusive appointment process. Reasonable adjustments will be made at each stage of this process for any candidate with a disability. We warmly welcome applications from professionals of all backgrounds and communities, regardless of ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion, and we particularly encourage applicants who identify as Black, Asian, or Minority Ethnic groups as these groups are currently underrepresented in our community.

Please note that we may prioritise applications from current Kent College redeployees. We will let you know if this post is to be filled by a redeployee as, in this instance, your application will unfortunately not be taken forward.

Applications must be made via Kent College's online application system; CVs or details sent directly to the department or via email cannot be considered.

We are seeking a committed and skilled Deputy Nursery Manager who will contribute to a safe, high quality and developmentally appropriate environment for babies and toddlers. They will supervise, support and motivate other team members, be enthusiastic and passionate about working with children, and will work in partnership with parents, staff and other professionals. They will hold a Level 3 Early Years qualification, and will have experience in providing professional childcare for children aged 0 to 5 years, as well as experience in leading a team.

We offer private healthcare with Benenden, reduced gym membership, free on-site parking, free lunch during term time, cycle to work scheme, techscheme and EV scheme, retail discounts.