Nursery Deputy Manager in Putney, Wandsworth

About Us

Yüme is a progressive independent Early Years education company that thrives on bringing new values and culture to the Early Years Industry. Our teams are made up of like\-minded people who share the goal of creating new and industry\-leading examples of Early Years practice and working culture. (www.yumeschool.com)

Qualifications (will consider only UK Qualification or UK Converted)

• Relevant UK Early Years Teaching Qualification Level 3


• Level 2 qualifications in English and Mathematics including functional skills.


• (If Level 3 qualification in English and Mathematics if achieved after September 2014\)


• Early Years Degree or equivalent


• Early Years Teacher Status Level 6 or equivalent


• Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent (QTS)Key Responsibilities include


• Team Supervision: Assisting in leading and supporting staff to deliver high\-quality early education and care, providing guidance, and managing schedules.


• Compliance and Safety: Ensuring the nursery meets Ofsted standards and adheres to health, safety, and safeguarding protocols to provide a secure environment for children.


• Curriculum Implementation: Supporting the planning and delivery of an engaging curriculum that meets the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework and promotes each child’s learning and development.


• Parent Communication: Building positive relationships with parents, updating them on their child’s progress, addressing concerns, and ensuring satisfaction with the nursery’s services.


• Administrative Duties: Assisting with daily administration, including maintaining records, overseeing financial aspects, and helping manage resources and budgets.


• Deputising for Manager: Stepping into the Nursery Manager’s role when they are absent, ensuring smooth operation and consistent quality.


• Opening and/or Closing of Nursery Setting

Experience and knowledge required

• Previous experience in a supervisory or senior practitioner role, ideally within a nursery or childcare setting.


• Proven ability to lead a team, support professional development, and foster a positive work environment.


• Hands\-on experience with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework and a demonstrated ability to implement a quality curriculum.


• Strong understanding of Ofsted regulations and standards for nursery settings, including how to prepare for inspections.


• In\-depth knowledge of health and safety procedures to ensure a safe environment for children and staff.


• Comprehensive knowledge of safeguarding practices and the ability to ensure adherence to child protection protocols.


• Experience with administrative tasks, including record\-keeping, maintaining attendance and medical records, and ensuring all documentation is compliant with legal requirements.


• Excellent communication skills for engaging with children, parents, and staff.


• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with families, address concerns professionally, and foster a collaborative nursery community.


• Excellent multi\-tasking and work planning and management


• Strong commitment to work and leadership


• Great work ethics and punctuality

Skills

• Good numeracy and literacy skills.


• Effective use of ICT to support learning.


• Ability to relate well to children and adults.


• Ability to self\-evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities.


• Motivation to learn and continue professional development.

Requirements

• Two satisfactory relevant references


• Satisfactory Enhanced DBS disclosure check.


• Eligible to work in UK full time.

Our Offerings to You:

• Free Lunch, Snacks and Drinks


• 3 years Retention celebrating 1\-week paid holiday


• Childcare Discount


• Up to 33 days of Holiday \- Including Bank Holidays


• Referral Bonus


• Fast Promotion \& Salary Increase Opportunities

If you are looking for a senior leadership role where you can inspire people every day, drive your passion to make differences and help create the most important time to empower and nurture our Children and their Parents, Please Apply and Join Us.

Please ensure your CV/profile includes your personal email address as this will be used to arrange phone screens for successful candidates.

At Yüme we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Due to the nature of the job and the sector, all applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Work remotely

• No

Job Types: Full\-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to £42,000\.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave


• Casual dress


• Childcare


• Company events


• Company pension


• Discounted or free food


• Referral programme

Ability to commute/relocate:

• London SW18 1GG: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Nursery Deputy Manager: 2 years (required)

Language:

• English fluently (required)

Licence/Certification:

• UK Early Years Teaching Qualification of Level 3 or above (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

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