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As Deputy Manager, you'll support the smooth daily operations of the nursery, lead a dedicated team, and play an active role in the growth and development of all children. You'll work alongside the Nursery Manager to ensure a nurturing, high-quality learning environment for both children and staff.

Flexible shifts between 8:00-18:00 Monday-Friday. 50 weeks per year (Not term time)

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and motivate a passionate team of early years professionals.
Support room leaders, ensuring that daily routines are followed, and children's development is documented.
Provide guidance and development opportunities to junior staff.
Implement the BLS Learning Programme to support children's growth and learning.
Track the progress of all children and identify areas to stretch and challenge.
Ensure high standards safeguarding and health & safety standards are maintained.
Support children and families through the settling-in process and ongoing learning.
Ensure staff deployment meets legal ratios and operational needs.
Contribute to the success of the nursery, ensuring excellent standards and a positive, supportive work environment.

What We're Looking For:

Relevant Early Years qualifications (Level 3 or equivalent).
Previous experience in managing a team and leading a large early years setting.
A strong understanding of child development, early years legislation, and safeguarding.
Excellent communication, organisational, and leadership skills.
Passion for delivering high-quality childcare and early years education.

Why?

Excellent rates of pay with annual review PLUS eligibility for the BLS bonus scheme.
Up to 35 days annual leave - 20 days holiday, PLUS up to 3 days paid for Christmas closure, 8 bank holidays, 1 pro-rota birthday day and 1 bonus day. Annual leave increases with years of service.
Option to carry over 5 annual leave days, at the end of each year.
Up to 5 days Sick Pay (Depending on length of service) starting from year 1.
Support for higher level qualification through the BLS Staff development Programme with paid study days.
Internal promotion opportunities.
Senior career Enhancement through the BLS Career Academy.
Inset days - 2 training days plus 1 planning day. Additional internal and external training sessions throughout the year.
Free wholesome, hot lunches available in the staff room.
Free uniform is provided and Welcome Gift Bag!
Complimentary team building activities and annual group Christmas ball.
Employee of the Month prize.
Generous 5 & 10 year - Long service reward scheme.
Workplace pension with employer contribution of up to 3%.
Increasing staff childcare discount and salary sacrifice for parental staff

Are you ready to take your career to the next level while making a meaningful difference? This is your chance to step into a role that's as rewarding as it is impactful - we can't wait to hear from you