Monkey puzzle day nurseries
Deputy Manager
Job Description
Deputy Nursery Manager
40 Hours a week
Up to £38,000 pa
Level 3 or above in Early Years Required
We aren’t just another place to work, we care deeply about the individuals who make up our incredible workforce. We strive to create meaningful careers supported by our passionate and welcoming team who look after our network of nurseries across the UK.
But don’t just take our word for it…we are Great Place to Work Best Workplaces, Best Workplaces for Women and Best Workplaces for Wellbeing 2022 and 2023.
This role is positioned within our team at Monkey Puzzle West Kensington and as our Deputy Nursery Manager you will be required, with the support of the Nursery Manager, to:
- Work as part of our lovely family feel nursery and strive for happiness for our people and families
- Have excellent planning, organisation and IT skills
- Show great communication skills and the ability to motivate, engage and inspire your team
- Identify training needs and develop training plans for your team, with the support of Head Office
- Recruit, induct, support and conduct appraisals and one to one meetings with your team to lead them to success
- Promote partnership working including parents and external agencies
- Management of the budget including running costs of the nursery
- Facilitation of inspections by regulatory bodies and implementation of recommendations
- Professional leadership and management of the nursery to deliver high standards of care and education to all children
- Clear and accurate record keeping
Why us?
We take work benefits seriously and want work to work for you so as part of our team you will receive;
- Length of Service Recognition: We want you stay with us! We recognise and reward your length of service with Monkey Puzzle with vouchers
- Competitive Salaries: We are not here to penny pinch. Our salaries are competitive based on your position and the job market. Salaries are reviewed throughout the year.
- Enhanced Maternity Pay: Enhanced pay after 2 years service
- Medicash: Cover for dental treatments, optical, doctor consultations, therapies, and prescriptions as well as mental health support
- YuLife: You will be enrolled into our Group Life Assurance policy and have access to the YuLife app
- Refer a Friend: Bring connections to work with us and earn rewards
- Flexible Working: We want to give you choice and flexibility about your working life whenever we can, whilst making sure we deliver our business objectives.
- Social Events: We arrange catch ups with the team alongside our Christmas parties.
Why you?
You have:
- Full and Relevant Level 3 Qualification in Childcare
We can’t wait to hear from you soon!
Safeguarding Policy
In order to protect the public, the post you have applied for is exempt from certain provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. You are therefore required to disclose all and any past or pending cautions or convictions, whether spent or otherwise, unless it is either a “protected caution” or a “protected conviction” under the terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. All information provided will be kept in the strictest confidence and only used for the purpose of assessing your suitability for the post you have applied for.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £32,000.00-£38,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Store discount
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Application question(s):
- Is Monkey Puzzle West Kensington (W14 0AE) commutable for you
Experience:
- Nursery: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Level 3 or above in Early Years (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person