Deputy Nursery Manager

Are you experienced in Nursery Management with the ability to create a culture of wonder, exploration, and curiosity? Could you lead, mentor and inspire our team to deliver exceptional care and education to all the children in our care? We are recruiting for a passionate, dedicated and enthusiastic Deputy Nursery Manager to join our team, assisting in delivering the nursery curriculum and providing stimulating learning experiences.

Children are at the centre of everything we do, and we are looking for someone who can support us in ensuring they have the best start in life by providing a supportive and engaging environment in which every child can thrive and learn at their own pace and in their own individual way.

Key elements of this role include:

• Support the Nursery Manager in the operation of the Nursery, ensuring all areas are run effectively and meet the requirements of Ofsted and the wider organisation.
• In collaborating with the Nursery Manager, contribute to succession planning, identification and delivery of relevant training, and supporting professional development plans.
• Promote and facilitate partnership with parents/carers and other family members.
• Develop and maintain highly professional working relationships with relevant Local Authority departments, regulatory bodies and other agencies to meet the needs of each child.
• Promote the nursery to current and potential parents and customers to support retention and ongoing occupancy growth.
• You will share responsibility for providing full access to an effective programme of activities for children identified as requiring additional support.
• Act as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead within the nursery.
• Operate within YMCA policies and procedures, ensuring that the health & safety of colleagues, parents/carers and yourself is maintained at all times.

What we can offer you:
Our benefits include, but are not limited to:

• 25 days holiday per year and bank holidays
• A day off for your birthday
• Free membership to YMCA Gym for yourself and a loved one
• Discount at YMCA Cafe
• Discount at YMCA Day Nursery
• Discounted holidays at Patterdale Hall Estate (part of YMCA NT)
• 2 paid volunteer days per year
• Access to Employer Assistance Programme & 24/7 GP Helpline
• Huge variety of discounts across high street brands, supermarkets, utilities and days out
• Life assurance of 2x annual salary

Why work for us? Our YMCA Day Nursery is Ofsted rated ‘Good’ and is situated in the heart of North Shields. We are proud of our unique curriculum which is underpinned by our 6 pillars of learning; Mind, Body, Spirit, Belong, Contribute & Thrive. We pride ourselves on providing a welcoming, warm, safe and secure environment where children are valued and their happiness, enthusiasm and individuality is fostered. We hold true to our desire to be an inclusive environment, sharing and learning about the cultures, faith festivals and beliefs of all children in our care.

We are a part of YMCA North Tyneside, a charity which has been dedicated to strengthening and transforming the lives of young vulnerable people in our local community since 1879. We do this by providing a number of services for the public which includes our youth & community work, health & wellbeing initiatives, supported accommodation, training and education and more. Within this role is a unique opportunity to play a significant part of making a sustainable difference to the lives in the community.

Closing Date: Friday 23rd June 2023 at 12 noon 

Interested in applying?
 If you’re interested and would like an informal chat, please contact us on 0191 282 8137 and ask for Ian Pearson, our Nursery Manager. Ian is more than happy to chat with you further about the organisation, role and opportunity. 

Submit your application:  Please cliick ‘apply now‘ button. We encourage applications to be submitted ASAP as we may decide to close the advertised vacancy early.

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Interview Process: One Stage Interview including an interview task. Further details will be provided should you be successfully shortlisted for the role.

YMCA North Tyneside is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst the workforce. We aim to be an equal opportunities employer and we are determined to ensure no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable