At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a room in a nurturing environment, planning fun activities for children aged 3 months to 5 years.
- Company: Fordingbridge Day Nursery, a supportive and inclusive workplace.
- Benefits: £500 joining bonus, 75% childcare discount, and 24 days annual leave plus your birthday off.
- Other info: Join a team that values equality and personal growth in a beautiful nursery setting.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while growing your career in early childhood education.
- Qualifications: Level 3 Childcare qualification and 1+ year experience in Early Years required.
At Fordingbridge Day Nursery, we believe in creating a nurturing, emotionally secure environment where children feel valued, supported, and free to grow at their own pace. Our nursery is a grade 2 listed building which features four beautifully designed rooms tailored to children aged 3 months to 5 years, each with direct access to spacious outdoor areas that encourage exploration and play in nature.
Why Join Us?
- We value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- £500 joining bonus
- Referral programme: Refer a friend and earn up to £750
- Employee Childcare Discounts: 75% off nursery fees for our team member’s children
- Annual Leave: Starting at 24 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidays
- Health and Wellbeing Programme: Confidential employee assistance helpline available
- Development: Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your career growth
- Excellent Transport Links
- Your wellbeing and your future matter to us
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead your room with creativity, warmth, and professionalism
- Plan and deliver age-appropriate, stimulating activities
- Support children’s physical, emotional, and intellectual development
- Maintain high-quality observations and records using EyLog and EyMan
- Champion the key person approach and support staff development
- Ensure full compliance with EYFS and safeguarding standards
What We’re Looking For:
- Essential: Level 3 Childcare qualification
- Essential: 1+ year experience in Early Years
- Desirable: 6+ months in a senior/leadership role
- Strong knowledge of EYFS and Ofsted standards
- Excellent communication skills in written and spoken English
- A genuine passion for early childhood education
Please note: Duties may evolve to meet the needs of the nursery.
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty.
Fordingbridge Day Nursery is part of the Family First Group where we take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within the Family First Group.
Deputy Nursery Manager in Hampshire employer: Family First Nursery Group
At Fordingbridge Day Nursery, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and nurturing work environment that prioritises the wellbeing of both our staff and the children in our care. With a comprehensive benefits package including generous annual leave, childcare discounts, and tailored development opportunities, we empower our team to grow professionally while enjoying a fulfilling career in early childhood education. Located in a beautifully designed, grade 2 listed building with excellent transport links, our nursery offers a unique and inspiring setting for those passionate about making a difference in children's lives.
Contact Details:
Family First Nursery Group Recruitment Team
