Early Years - Assistant Manager
About The Position
St. George’s Nursery is seeking an ambitious Early Years Assistant Manager to serve as second-in-command at one of its nursery settings. Working closely with the Nursery Manager, the Assistant Manager will help shape the setting’s culture, support and develop the team, and maintain high standards of care, learning and safeguarding. The role offers a potential route toward managing a nursery. The position is permanent and full-time, with 40 hours per week from Monday to Friday and a salary of up to £36,000 per year. New starters may receive a £1,000 welcome bonus, subject to terms and conditions. The successful candidate will have a full and relevant Early Years qualification at Level 3 or higher, experience leading people in an Early Years environment, and a confident understanding of the EYFS and safeguarding responsibilities. All successful candidates undergo safer recruitment checks, including satisfactory references and identity and qualification checks, as well as an Enhanced DBS check.
Requirements
- A full and relevant Early Years qualification at Level 3 or higher.
- Proven experience leading people in an Early Years environment.
- Confident understanding of the EYFS and safeguarding responsibilities.
- Clear communication and strong organisation.
- An encouraging, approachable leadership style.
- Enthusiasm for Early Years and ambition to continue developing.
- Satisfactory references and identity and qualification checks, and an Enhanced DBS check as part of safer recruitment.
Responsibilities
- Partner with the Nursery Manager to keep daily operations running smoothly.
- Inspire, coach and develop practitioners.
- Champion excellent standards in care, learning and safeguarding.
- Ensure the nursery consistently meets EYFS, Ofsted and internal expectations.
- Lead the setting when the Nursery Manager is away.
Benefits
- £1,000 welcome bonus for new starters, subject to terms and conditions.
- £500 for every referred friend who joins, subject to terms and conditions.
- 20 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays.
- An extra paid Wellbeing Day each year.
- Free, confidential counselling and wellbeing support.
- Workplace pension with employer contributions.
- Continuous training and routes to promotion.
- Discounted childcare.
- Staff socials and events, including an annual black-tie awards night.
- Free on-site parking.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
