Company Description
Toddletown Day Nursery: The nursery offers early years care and education in a community-focused environment. Toddletown is committed to creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating setting where children can learn and grow. Team members work closely with families to support children’s development and well-being. The nursery values professionalism, collaboration, and high-quality childcare standards.
Role Description
The Deputy Manager role at Toddletown Day Nursery is a full-time, on-site position located in Farnham. The role involves supporting the Nursery Manager in the daily operation of the setting, including overseeing room activities, staff deployment, and adherence to policies and procedures. The Deputy Manager will help plan, implement, and evaluate age-appropriate curricula, ensuring that children’s learning and development needs are met in line with regulatory frameworks. Day-to-day tasks include supervising and mentoring team members, maintaining accurate records, managing health and safety, and fostering positive relationships with children, families, and external agencies. The role also includes contributing to inspections, quality improvement initiatives, and ensuring a warm, inclusive, and engaging environment for all children.
Qualifications
- Relevant childcare qualification (e.g., Level 3 or above in Early Years / Childcare) and strong knowledge of early years frameworks and regulations.
- Experience in a nursery or early years setting, including team leadership, staff supervision, and supporting day-to-day operations.
- Skills in planning and delivering educational activities, observing and recording children’s progress, and promoting safeguarding and child well-being.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build effective relationships with children, families, colleagues, and external professionals.
- Organizational and problem-solving abilities, with capacity to manage multiple tasks, maintain accurate documentation, and support compliance with policies and procedures.
- Commitment to equality, inclusion, and anti-discriminatory practice, with a positive, collaborative approach to working in a team environment.
- First aid, safeguarding, and health and safety training (or willingness to obtain), and basic IT skills for administrative and reporting tasks.
Deputy Manager in Farnham employer: Toddletown Day Nursery
At Toddletown Day Nursery, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values the growth and development of our staff. Located in the vibrant community of Farnham, we offer a supportive work culture that encourages collaboration and innovation, alongside opportunities for professional development in early years education. Our commitment to safeguarding and inclusion ensures that every team member can thrive in a rewarding environment dedicated to making a positive impact on children's lives.
