Deputy Nursery Manager in Reading

We are currently looking to appoint a Deputy Nursery Manager to support the leadership of our outstanding nursery at Eton End School. Our nursery is situated at the heart of the school community. We believe that for children to become successful learners, they need to feel happy, safe and secure in their everyday learning world.

Eton End School, founded in 1936, is a small day prep school with approximately 150 children aged 3 months to 11, situated on the banks of the River Thames between Datchet and Eton. Emphasis is placed on providing a positive environment within which we enable the children to become active and competent learners. Our nursery is centrally placed in the school with children fully integrated into school life. This is an exciting time for you to join the nursery at Eton End School as we enter the next stage of its growth. The nursery is expanding and we are looking for passionate staff to take this journey with us.

We are seeking a Deputy Nursery Manager to help drive the progress and development of our Nursery. Working closely with the Nursery Manager and wider school team, you’ll play a key role in giving our pupils a happy, confident start to their learning journey. Prior deputy experience is beneficial but not essential. You’ll support the day to day running of the nursery, so knowledge of financial processes, recruitment, and staff development would be an advantage.

We are looking for a fantastic deputy nursery manager who can:

• Demonstrate excellent practice in delivering the Early Years curriculum.
• Promote the values of the Nursery for all staff, parents and children.
• Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with all staff.
• Assist with the maintenance of accurate records including occupancy to ensure growth and development.
• Assist with training and development of staff to fulfil their potential.

The successful Deputy Nursery Manager should be passionate about all areas of children’s learning. Applicants should demonstrate the following qualifications & experiences:

• Full and relevant Level 3 Childcare qualification in early years as a minimum.
• Have recent experience within a childcare setting.
• Great passion for child development and a good working knowledge of the EYFS 0-5 years curriculum.
• Experience of working in a Senior EYP or Deputy Manager role.
• Excellent knowledge of the EYFS and Ofsted statutory guidance.
• Knowledge of Child Protection and Safeguarding.
• Knowledge and proven practical experience of implementing good quality learning opportunities.
• Ability to deliver a high standard of childcare.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work productively with pupils, colleagues, parents and outside agencies.
• Excellent planning, organisation and time management skills.
• A good understanding for how a Nursery works.
• Excellent communication skills and able to work effectively in a team.

As well as joining an outstanding team of colleagues at Eton End School as part of the Inspired Learning Group you will also benefit from:

• Annual salary review
• Professional development and training opportunities with the prospect of career and salary progression as our business grows
• School fee discount
• Annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays increasing with service
• Pension scheme
• Refer a friend scheme up to £750
• Health cash plan covering 10 healthcare benefits and services such as optical, dental, dental accident, chiropody, therapy treatments and health club concession.
• Access to Doctor line from anywhere in the world.
• Employee Assistance Programme

If you are an experienced Deputy Manager looking to take on a new and exciting opportunity or a Senior Practitioner for progression this could be the role for you. We look forward to your application.

Eton End School is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, as all new staff will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance, identity checks, qualification checks and employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps within employment, two satisfactory references and registration with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).