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Assistant Nursery Manager

Blue Arrow is proud to be partnering with a leading Nursery Group to recruit an exceptional Assistant Nursery Manager.

If you're passionate about early years, love supporting people, and have the drive to help a nursery grow and thrive, we'd love to hear from you. Working alongside the Nursery Manager, you'll help lead the team, ensure the highest quality of care and education, and play a key role in promoting the nursery and managing occupancy.

Bring your energy, ideas, and EYFS expertise - and help make every day magical for children, families, and staff alike!

Key tasks and responsibilities:

Lead Quality and Compliance: Ensure the nursery meets all Ofsted, EYFS, and legislative requirements through high-quality practice, regular audits, and hands-on support in rooms.
Inspire and Support the Team: Engage actively with children's learning and development while guiding, developing, and supporting staff across all areas - from daily practice to performance and wellbeing.
Drive Success and Growth: Work closely with the Nursery Manager to manage budgets, occupancy, and staffing, contributing to a thriving, high-quality setting for children and families. Benefits include:

Company Bonus Scheme
Employee of the month scheme
50% staff discount on childcare places
Birthday day off or Christmas shopping day
Annual Christmas party for all Toad Hall Staff
Long service awards at 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25 years' service!
Opportunity to purchase additional Holiday

Job Requirements

In addition to a full Early Years Level 3 qualification and DBS check, the ideal candidate will also have a higher childcare qualification and/or a management or leadership qualification. Please be aware that candidates who do not have the relevant experience cannot be considered.

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