Nursery Deputy Manager

This role is working on a Full-time basis. The contracted hours would be 43+ hours per week.

We are looking for an experienced Nursery Deputy Manager who will be able to bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the Nursery and help us to continue to offer an excellent service to our parents and children

The Nursery is located in Cwmbran We have our own garden and so offer a lovely outdoor environment as well as well-equipped and resourced rooms inside.
The ideal candidate will:

• Have a minimum level 5 qualification in Leadership and Management Childcare sector

• Have a minimum of 2 years’ experience of working within a Nursery setting

• Have worked in a Senior role before, either as a Deputy or as a Room Leader.

• Be passionate about childcare and have empathy when working with children.

• Have excellent knowledge of the New Curriculum for Wales



The role of the Nursery Manager involves

• Supporting the General Manager/Owner in the running of the setting

• Recruitment of staff and new children into the setting

• To lead and develop the team members within the rooms

• Lead practice within the Baby, Toddler & Pre-School Room in line with the Curriculum for Wales guidelines

• Support and mentor all practitioners

• Model the skills and behaviours that safeguard and support children

• To ensure high staff morale within the team is maintained

• To build positive partnerships with parents

• To maintain a high standard of care and service throughout the nursery through a self-evaluation of the setting