Job Description

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!