NURSERY DEPUTY MANAGER
Little Forest Folk are looking for an experienced Nursery Deputy Manager to join our exceptional teams across South West London.
Come and join our beautiful fully outdoor forest nurseries, where we are providing 2-5 year olds with an exemplary early years learning experience, to help them become the children most likely to succeed in today’s world.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with deputy manager, room leader or other leadership experience, who is passionate about early years education and the outdoors to join an “Outstanding” outdoor nursery organisation, recognised by the Queen for their innovation.
The Role
As Nursery Deputy Manager, you’ll be tasked with providing a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care for the children aged 2-5 years, in our beautiful outdoor setting. You’ll work with your team to create an enabling environment where children can develop and learn through play. You’ll use your existing skills, experience and passion for outdoor education to deliver a fantastic experience for our children, promote our ethos and help to make Little Forest Folk the best it can be.
What we are looking for in our ideal Nursery Deputy Manager:
Experience of working in a nursery/private day care setting as either a Room Leader or Deputy Nursery Manager
Preferable experience within outdoor education environment (desirable)
A relevant childcare qualification for the role (Minimum NNEB, NVQ3/Diploma 3)
Knowledge and experience of working within and implementing the EYFS statutory framework
Knowledge and understanding of the safeguarding children obligations
Highly organised, driven and motivated team-player
Ability to adapt quickly to changes and interact with children, team-members and parents for different purposes and different contexts
Approachable and caring with a passion for working with children and the outdoors
We believe in looking after the people who look after our children, so our educators enjoy a range of perks such as;
28 days annual leave, inclusive of public holidays
1 additional day of annual leave after each full year of employment
A day off on your birthday – everyone should spend their birthday eating cake, not at work
The opportunity to work for a week in the beautiful Tuscany.
Competitive salaries
Funded Level 3 Forest School Qualification
Career progression opportunities
Professional development and in house training with leading names in the Early Childhood industry
Social events throughout the year
A fit, healthy, active job
Discounts at our favourite outdoor retailers
Bike to Work scheme (with Cyclescheme)
Techscheme
Cash back health plan (with Paycare)
Workplace Nursery scheme
Hours: 40 hours per week
Locations: Wimbledon
Salary: £29,000 - £30,000, dependent upon experience
To apply please send your CV and a covering letter explaining why you would like to join our exciting venture to careers@littleforestfolk.com.
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