Job Description

Deputy Manager – Gravesend – ASAP

** Location: Gravesend, Kent

** Start: ASAP

** Hours: Full-time, Monday-Friday

** Placement: 12 month maternity cover

** Nursery School

** Pay rate: £120-£160

Twenty4Seven Education is seeking a leading, motivating and inspiring Deputy Manager for an award winning visionary Nursery School in Gravesend, Kent. This wonderful opportunity is a 12 month full-time maternity cover starting ASAP. You will be an intrinsic part of the nursery management team.

If you are patient, approachable and diligent and you want to lead a team to ensure that all children are kept safe and have rich stimulating experiences under the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Framework. Apply today!

The role:

* You will ensure the setting has the right staff, culture, policies and resources to deliver the highest possible standards

* You will offer solutions where you identify areas for improvements

* You will embrace inclusivity to ensure the individual needs of all those within your care are achieved

* You will manage ratios through the staff rotas, attracting new hires and providing learning and developing opportunities to the team

* You will deputise for the Nursery Manager during their absence

You must have:

* A full and relevant Early Years Education qualification Level 3 or above or equivalent

* Child DBS check on the Update Service or willing to pay and apply for a new one (Twenty4Seven Education can assist you with this process)

* Read the DfE ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ (2024) document

* Experience in a managerial role including nursery administration or similar

* A strong knowledge and understanding of the EYFS Framework

* Demonstrable leadership qualities (ideally within Early Years)

* Excellent communication skills with both children and adults

The Benefits of Twenty4Seven Education:

* T4S is an accredited REC member

* 24/7 support from your designated dedicated and friendly consultant

* Competitive pay rates

* Recommend-a-Friend Scheme

* Opportunities for further professional training from our Education Support at Twenty4Seven Education

* FREE safeguarding training

Twenty4Seven Education is dedicated to safer recruitment, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect every candidate to share this commitment. Assignments are subject to safeguarding and child protection screening in line with DfE policies, including right to work, employment references and Enhanced DBS checks. Full assistance will be provided