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Location: Cedars Day Nursery, Reading

Salary: £32,853.60

Hours: 45 per week over 5 days

We are looking for a passionate and experienced Deputy Nursery Manager to join our warm, welcoming and nurturing nursery. Our children thrive, our staff feel valued, and we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality care and education. We are looking for a strong and supportive leader who shares our commitment to excellence and child-centred learning.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting teams, maintaining high standards of practice and helping to lead a nursery where children, families and staff thrive.

Why Join Us?

⭐ Supportive leadership and welcoming teams
⭐ Career development opportunities across our nurseries
⭐ Ongoing training and professional development
⭐ Opportunities to progress to Nursery Manager roles
⭐ A workplace focused on exciting children about life and learning

What Else Do We Offer Our Employees?

⭐ 45-minute paid lunch break
⭐ Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications
⭐ Fantastic childcare discount supporting working parents
⭐ Eligible for a Blue Light Card
⭐ Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) including access to a Virtual GP service
⭐ 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays
⭐ Company events and team celebrations

Your Main Role and Responsibilities

As a Deputy Nursery Manager, you will:

• Support the Nursery Manager in the day-to-day running of the nursery
• Lead and support staff to deliver high-quality care and education
• Ensure the nursery operates in line with the EYFS framework and safeguarding requirements
• Support staff development through guidance, mentoring and role modelling good practice
• Build strong relationships with children, families and the wider community
• Support the monitoring of children’s learning and development to ensure high-quality practice
• Step into the Manager role when required to ensure smooth nursery operations

What We Are Looking For

✔ Level 3 Early Years qualification or above
✔ Strong understanding of the EYFS framework and safeguarding practices
✔ Previous experience in a senior practitioner, room leader or leadership role
✔ Excellent communication and team leadership skills
✔ Commitment to delivering high-quality childcare and education
✔ A strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

Complete Childcare is committed to providing the best possible care to its children and safeguarding and promoting welfare of young children. All applicants will be required to complete an application form, and any offers of employment are conditional on the receipt of 2 satisfactory references, a satisfactory right to work check and an enhanced DBS check.

Complete Childcare is fully committed to providing equal opportunities for all employees, workers and job applicants. The Company aims to create a culture that encourages and values diversity and that appoints, rewards and promotes staff based on merit.