Deputy Manager

Excellent opportunity for an experienced Nursery Deputy Manager or Team Leader looking for a challenging opportunity and next step in their career. The nursery is looking for someone who has a real passion about Childcare and delivering outstanding standards of care to help manage an established nursery.

The Nursery is located in Trinity, Edinburgh, and offers full day care for up to 105 children from 3 months to 5 years. We are looking for a member of staff with previous experience. As a qualified Staff Member you can expect a competitive rate of pay, excellent training, rewards and recognition, and a nurturing and fulfilling career with career development opportunities.

You will have an excellent track record and provide evidence that you are able to support the development of a nursery and staff team.

Enthusiasm to develop the nursery is key, ensuring the parents and children are within a happy/homely environment.

You will be jointly responsible for the smooth running of the nursery, some of your responsibilities will include:

- To Achieve and maintain high standards of care

- To Effectively lead and manage the staff team, manage staff recruitment and retention

- To effectively manage the budget and occupancy levels to ensure the nursery is profitable

- To ensure all policies are implemented and adhered to at all times

- To Implement an effective parent liaison program

You will need to have the following qualifications, training and experience:

- B.A., HNC, SVQ3 in childhood education and care

- 2 years’ relevant supervisory experience

- Excellent knowledge and understanding of the curriculum

- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to work to targets and deadlines

- Knowledge of health and safety legislation

- Strong people management skills with the ability to lead and motivate a staff team

- Knowledge and understanding of equal opportunities

- A Disclosure is compulsory and SSSc registration will be needed for the successful applicant.

Flexible Language Requirement: English not required

Schedule: Monday to Friday

Experience: Senior/management: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification: Driving Licence (preferred)

Work authorisation: United Kingdom (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Skills / Qualifications:

- management skills
- leadership
- Early learn and childcare