Deputy Nursery Manager (Hiring Immediately)
New Yesterday
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 xrlawcv 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.
- Location:
- United Kingdom
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Catering And Hospitality