The Role Our fantastic Loughtoh nursery is hiring an engaging, passionate and energetic Deputy Nursery Manager for Maternity Cover. This is a fixed term contract of 6 months. Why Us As part of Monkey Puzzle Nursery Group you will be joining our caring, welcoming and supportive team. Our vision is to inspire change through excellence in childcare, creating a positive impact for generations to come. For over 20 years we have been providing children the highest quality of care with unlimited opportunities to grow, learn, develop and flourish in our safe and secure environments. People matter at Monkey Puzzle and as part of our team you will benefit from: Continued opportunities for professional growth and access to our engaging online training platform Healthcare benefits package High street discounts Childcare discount £1000 refer a friend scheme 2 annual inset training days Company wide events, Why you? You are able to ensure the safety and welfare of children through a confident knowledge of safeguarding processes and procedures You are able to implement the EYFS with a good understanding of child development You will be able to support all nursery staff in their roles, leading them to deliver outstanding childcare You are a strong communicator with both adults and children You are able to work well within a team You recognise when to report issues of concern to a senior team member or relevant services You are able to work in partnership with parents and our partners to ensure our children thrive You always maintain a positive attitude with children, parents, colleagues and visitors You are creative and inspire learning as well as great at planning and organising You have a willingness to learn, Essentials Minimum full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification Paediatric First Aid Basic Safeguarding Minimum of 2 years recent experience working as a Third-in-Charge/Room Leader, Great to haves Food and Hygiene Level 2 Prevent Duty FGM Safeguarding Paediatric First Aid SENDco Self-Regulation Safer Recruitment Emergency First Aid at Work Early Years Leadership and Management Qualification, Hear from one of our Deputy Managers . What fills your heart with happiness about your role?. I love that I am a part of the children’s development from taking steps to running in the garden, saying single words to full conversations. Its amazing. . How do you get supported at Monkey Puzzle to develop and progress your career?. During my supervisions and appraisals, myself and the manager will sit together to see if there is any training I wish to complete. We have an amazing online training provider which we can access at any point to complete any extra training. . What would you say to anyone with a choice of early years childcare as a possible career path?. Every day is different but always rewarding. Take pleasures in the little things (a child saying your name for the first time is the best!) We can’t wait to hear from you soon! Safeguarding Policy In order to protect the public, the post you have applied for is exempt from certain provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. You are therefore required to disclose all and any past or pending cautions or convictions, whether spent or otherwise, unless it is either a “protected caution” or a “protected conviction” under the terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. All information provided will be kept in the strictest confidence and only used for the purpose of assessing your suitability for the post you have applied for. Reference ID: MPDNGRLS1811 Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract Pay: £28,000.00-£32,000.00 per year Benefits: Company events Company pension Employee discount Health & wellbeing programme Referral programme Store discount, Schedule: 8 hour shift Monday to Friday No weekends, Application question(s): Are you passionate about early years?, Licence/Certification: Full and relevant Level 3 Early Years Qualification (required), Work authorisation: United Kingdom (required), Work Location: In person Reference ID: MPDNGRLS1811