Job Title: Deputy Nursery Manager

Check all associated application documentation thoroughly before clicking on the apply button at the bottom of this description. Location: Gloucester College, Llanthony Road, GL2 5JQ

Salary - £28,500-£33,500

About Us:

At My Ohana we are committed to providing a nurturing and inclusive environment for children, their families, and our employees. As a leader in the childcare sector, we believe in the power of a people-centric culture that fosters growth, innovation, and collaboration.

Our mission is to create a safe, engaging, and enriching experience for every child and to support our dedicated team in their personal and professional development.

My Ohana is an equal opportunities employer and values equity, inclusion and diversity. We welcome people of different nationalities, backgrounds, beliefs, experiences, abilities and perspectives.

We commit to continuing to build a more diverse workforce, which is inclusive and supportive for every individual.

The Role:

The Deputy Nursery Manager will play a critical role in the successful operation of our world-class nursery.

This role will be responsible for supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the nursery, ensuring colleagues and children are thriving.

Key Deliverables:

Leadership & Strategy

Support the Nursery Manager in developing and leading the team ensuring they are performing at their very best each and every day

Encourage colleague development and fostering a culture of collaboration, through mentoring, training and performance management

Responsible for ensuring all colleagues are up to date with mandatory training

Responsible for running and leading team meetings designed to inspire and provide clear communication to all colleagues

Support with providing leadership on educational programmes and curriculum including alignment of the EYFS

Support in recruiting and onboarding all new colleagues, ensuring colleagues become advocates of My Ohana from their first day

Operational Excellence

Support the Nursery Manager on the ongoing delivery to ensure the highest standards of childcare and operational efficiency across the nursery

Support with overseeing the curriculum implementation and alignment of the EYFS

Management of colleague rotas; ensuring correct colleague levels in line with ratios

Implement and maintain H&S and hygiene standards across the nursery

Management of accurate record keeping; including attendance registers, accident reports and children’s development records

Financial Oversight

Support with overseeing fee collection, invoicing and payment tracking

Support with the management of the nursery budget

Manage the procurement of resources and suppliers

Stakeholder Engagement

Responsible for building strong long-standing relationships with parents and carers to ensure they feel informed, valued and involved

Culture Champion

Driving a positive and collaborative work environment

Responsible for colleague engagement, performance management and personal development, ensuring alignment with our company ethos and values

Be an role model to all colleagues

Being a proud and enthusiastic colleague

What you’ll need to succeed:

A passion and dedication to providing world-class care to children

Previous experience as xcunqrw a deputy manager or experienced room leader

To hold a full and relevant early years qualification of Level 3 or above

Strong people management and leadership skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Confidence with technology including Microsoft suite, various programmes and software used in the nursery setting

Strong problem solving and organisational skills

Strong desire to learn & grow within the nursery setting

What we offer:

Competitive salary

Company pension scheme

VIVUP benefits package including retail discounts and wellbeing support

Access your pay as you earn it

Free parking on site

Childcare discount

Ongoing CPD and training and development programs designed to support professional and personal growth

Company Events such as summer and winter parties

Celebration of individual’s life events

Additional recognition programmes

Applicants will need to show they have the right to work in the United Kingdom and the successful candidate will be subject to a DBS, reference and social media checks.