Deputy Nursery Manager

This is for a 9-month maternity leave cover role, very strong possibility could lead to a permanent role

Based in Eastbourne, Free Parking

£13.50 to £15.50 per hour – working Monday to Friday 40 hours per week

Excellent benefits

• Deputy Nursery Manager required in this busy, friendly nursery
• We are seeking someone who is motivated, dedicated, who wants a role with variety
• We are looking for a candidate that can lead, motivate, and develop a staff team and be able to communicate well at all levels.
• It is essential that you have experience in a deputy or manager role within a nursery.
• Must hold a level 3 qualification
• We offer regular ongoing training to support our staff with their learning ambitions and give them the opportunity to take ownership of their development.
• To help the Manager with the overall management, planning, and development of the Nursery
• To create an environment that provides for the well-being of all the children always attending the nursery.
• To lead, motivate and develop the staff team
• Recruitment, induction, performance reviews, disciplinaries, grievances, and managing absence.
• To communicate effectively with all customers, including internal teams, parents/carers, and external agencies always demonstrating excellent customer service/care skills.
• To ensure that relevant office work and records are completed to the required standard and deadlines.
• To ensure that adequate staffing levels are always maintained, in line with statutory ratio requirements. To include arranging staff, cover, and rotas.