At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and inspire a team to deliver exceptional care and education for young children.
- Company: Join Bright Horizons, a company driven by HEART principles and a supportive culture.
- Benefits: Earn from £32,513, enjoy 75% childcare discount, and 25 days annual leave.
- Other info: Be part of a Great Place to Work and enjoy excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your career in a rewarding environment.
- Qualifications: Level 3 Early Years qualification and leadership experience in an early years setting.
Bright Horizons Moortown Day Nursery and Preschool is an Ofsted-rated Good setting located on Tongue Lane and inside the David Lloyd leisure club, it has excellent transport links and is adjacent to the A02120 Moor Allerton. Catering for children aged 3 months to 5 years, the nursery offers a warm, inclusive, and enriching environment supported by a passionate and experienced team.
Our Benefits
- From £32,513.00 per annum
- Childcare discount of 75% for first child
- Enhanced parental leave
- 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure. Ability to also purchase additional leave*
- Pension
- Financial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual GP appointments, early access to wages, and more
- Professional development programme access for every stage of your career, including access to a careers coach
- Shift options: 40 hours over 5 days
The Role
As a Deputy Manager, you will lead, mentor, support, and inspire a team to deliver exceptional care and education. You will act as Designated Safeguarding Lead, overseeing day to day running of the nursery and management of safeguarding and child protection policies. You will contribute to succession planning, training, and supporting team professional development plans, maintain strong partnerships with colleagues, parents, and other professionals (such as the Local Authority), and support the commercial success of the nursery through retention, occupancy growth, and maintaining budgets.
What we’re looking for
- Full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification
- Experience within an Early Years leadership role (ideally as a Deputy Manager, Assistant Manager, Third in Charge or similar)
- Experience of participating with a regulatory inspection, leading to a ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’ outcome
- Confident decision maker, with previous experience providing support and leadership to others
- Strong knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding, Child Protection, and the wider legislative requirements for working with children
- Ability to develop trust and strong working partnerships with both colleagues and parents/carers
- Ability to use a variety of communication techniques with both children and adults
Bright Horizons is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, which will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants. Please note, due to our sector all roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS.
If you want to make a difference, with a company who has been voted Great Place to Work every year since 2006, apply today!
Deputy Manager in Leeds employer: MP Training and Recruitment
Bright Horizons Moortown Day Nursery is an exceptional employer that prioritises a supportive and inclusive work culture, driven by our HEART principles of Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork. With competitive salaries starting from £32,513 per annum, generous benefits including a 75% childcare discount, enhanced parental leave, and a strong commitment to professional development, we empower our employees to thrive in their careers while making a meaningful impact on the lives of children. Join us in a nurturing environment where you can truly say, 'I did that.'
Contact Details:
MP Training and Recruitment Recruitment Team
