At a Glance
- Tasks: Help children thrive through play and support a dynamic nursery environment.
- Company: Join Seahorse Nursery, a family-run, award-winning team in Southfields and Earlsfield.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible shifts, competitive salary, enhanced leave, and a supportive workplace culture.
- Other info: Casual dress, company events, and a focus on health and wellbeing.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while advancing your career in early education.
- Qualifications: Must have L3, L6, QTS, or EYTS qualifications and 2+ years nursery experience.
The predicted salary is between 33380 - 35776 £ per year.
Qualified L3, L6, QTS, EYTS (essential)
THE ROLE: to get children ready for the world through play!
THE FINER DETAILS:
- Flexible working shifts 4 days a week and year-round
Seahorse Nursery is a family-run group of nurseries in Southfields, Wimbledon Park (SW19, famous for tennis) and Earlsfield (SW17). Join the national award-winning team; Founder Julia Wolfe winner of NMT Personality of the year, Principal Harriet Wolfe winner of Goldman Sachs / Oxford University small business competition and NMT & Nursery World National Area Manager of the year.
We are looking for an experienced Deputy Nursery Manager (L3, L6, QTS, EYTS - essential). This is an excellent opportunity for an existing third in charge or high-performance room leader to showcase their leadership and management skills and it can be a great steppingstone in your career! If you think you are the right person for this role do get in touch for an informal chat about how Seahorse Nursery can support your career aspirations. With a unique opportunity, your journey starts here!
We welcome applications from those with relevant experience as Early Years Teachers, Early Years Educators and Nursery Nurses. Pay scales are higher for those with Early Years Teacher Status.
Benefits:
- Salary ranges from: £33,380 - £35,776 (based on qualifications & experience)
- 4 workdays a week available
- Enhanced annual leave (including birthday off) and many other rewards and perks
- Refer a friend bonus
- Upfront DBS payment
- Career and development opportunities (internal promotion pathways)
- Bereavement leave
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Health & Wellbeing Programme
- Transport links
Day to day:
- To be jointly responsible for the day-to-day and operational running of the Nursery
- To understand and be able to teach the Seahorse curriculum and educational programmes.
- To support the team to fulfil their roles in working with children, working with parents, and working with team.
- To ensure the Nursery is successfully promoting and supporting the children’s personal development, behaviour, health, and welfare
- Provide an inclusive environment for colleagues, children and visitors
- Safeguard the children: safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility
Requirements:
- Early Years Practitioner (qualified - L3, L6, QTS, EYTS - essential)
- 2 years plus experience working in a nursery setting (essential)
- Looking for a meaningful job and passionate about child education
- Positive attitude
- Available to work all year round
- Suitable references and DBS checks
You can find more about Seahorse Nursery on our website https://seahorsenursery.co.uk/ or by getting in touch to discuss available opportunities by emailing [email protected] or by calling Tracey at 07392 531708.
Disclaimer: We are an equal opportunity and a Disability Confident Committed Employer. All successful candidates will need to undergo an enhanced DBS and reference check.
Deputy Nursery Manager employer: Seahorse Nursery
Seahorse Nursery Earlsfield is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and nurturing work environment that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. With enhanced annual leave, a refer-a-friend bonus, and clear pathways for career advancement, our family-run nursery fosters a culture of teamwork and respect, making it an ideal place for those passionate about childcare to thrive.
