Deputy Manager - Montessori Nursery

About the Role

We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Nursery Practitioner to join our team, with the opportunity to take on Deputy responsibilities. The successful candidate will support the day-to-day running of the nursery while helping to create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for all children.

• Carry out general nursery duties, including planning and delivering engaging activities, supervising playtimes, and providing high-quality pastoral care
• Ensure all safeguarding policies and procedures are consistently upheld and followed at all times
• Act as a Key Worker for a group of children, completing observations, assessments, and maintaining learning journeys
• Work effectively as part of a team, ensuring staff-to-child ratios are maintained at all times
• Support the Supervisor in a Deputy capacity, assisting with administrative tasks, data collection, and assessments as required

• Passionate about working with young children and supporting their development
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures
• Organised, reliable, and able to work well as part of a team
• Confident in taking initiative and supporting leadership when required

• A supportive and friendly working environment
• Opportunities for professional development and progression
• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications
• This role is term time only 7.30-3.30pm

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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