At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a passionate team to create inspiring experiences for children in a nurturing environment.
- Company: Join Footsteps Nursery Cannock, part of the Family First Group, dedicated to equality and care.
- Benefits: Enjoy a £400 qualification bonus, 24 days annual leave, and 75% off childcare fees.
- Other info: Be part of a supportive community that values every individual and promotes professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a positive impact on children's lives while developing your career in early years education.
- Qualifications: Must have a Level 3 Childcare qualification and leadership experience.
The predicted salary is between 28000 - 28225 £ per year.
Footsteps Nursery Cannock is a warm and welcoming early years setting that provides a safe, nurturing environment where children can learn, play, and develop with confidence. Our highly trained and dedicated team are passionate about creating inspiring opportunities for children every day. We are now looking for an enthusiastic Deputy Manager to join our friendly team and help continue delivering high-quality care and education.
Why Join Us?
- £400 Qualification Bonus: For all Level 3 Practitioners, paid after just 6 months!
- Annual Leave: 24 days to start, plus bank holidays and your birthday off – paid!
- Referral Programme: Refer a friend and earn up to £750
- Employee Childcare Discounts: 75% off nursery fees for our team members as well as access to wider discounts.
- Health & wellbeing programme: Confidential employee assistance helpline available
- Personal & Professional Development: Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your career growth
- Company Pension Scheme
Responsibilities:
- Ensure the safety and wellbeing of every child, staff, parent, and visitor at all times.
- Understand and ensure that the requirements of the statutory framework for the EYFS are met throughout the nursery.
- Assist in managing the acceptance and administration of medication and ensure care plans are thorough and up to date for children or staff with health conditions.
- Ensure that all children receive stimulating and purposeful experiences, environments and resources that are appropriate to their age and stage of development.
- Promote respect and credibility for this position through effective communication skills, impartiality, and consistency.
- Inspire staff team with creative ideas and new challenges with aim to achieve outstanding practice.
- Maintain accurate records and accounts relating to children and staff on EyMan system and on file.
- Undertake any other duties to ensure the smooth running of the nursery and safety and wellbeing of children, staff, and families.
Requirements:
- Full and relevant Level 3 in Childcare qualification - Essential
- Leadership experience - Essential
- Over 1 years’ experience of working in Early Years - Essential
- Sound knowledge of the statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements - Essential
- Over 1 years’ experience of working in a management position - Desirable
- Level 5 qualification in Childcare and/or Management and Leadership - Desirable
- Experience of successfully passing an Ofsted inspection to good or outstanding – Desirable
Take the next step and explore a role that makes a positive impact on children’s lives. Apply today and let our friendly recruitment team support you every step of the way. We can’t wait to welcome you to the Family First community!
Footsteps Nursery Cannock 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.
Nursery Deputy Manager in Cannock employer: Family First Nursery Group
At Footsteps Nursery Cannock, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values the contributions of our team members. With a comprehensive benefits package including generous annual leave, qualification bonuses, and significant childcare discounts, we foster a supportive work culture that prioritises personal and professional development. Join us in making a meaningful impact in children's lives while enjoying a fulfilling career in a nurturing environment.
Contact Details:
Family First Nursery Group Recruitment Team
