Deputy Manager

Nursery: Bright Horizons Eldonions Day Nursery and PreschoolLocation: Vauxhall, LiverpoolSalary: From £29,500We are looking for a full time, Level 3 qualified Deputy Manager to join our Bright Horizons Eldonions Day Nursery and Preschool situated in Liverpool.The nursery is Ofsted rated Outstanding and has a long standing, determined and friendly team. What we can offer youOur benefits include, but are not limited to;Above industry standard salary, with annual salary reviewsDiscounted childcare of 75% for first childUp to 33 days holiday per year, with the option to buy additional daysSmart Health access, including 24/7 access to Virtual GP appointments, fitness programmes and mental health supportFinancial support through early access to wages, low interest debt consolidation loans and a wide variety of discounts across high street brands, travel, utilities and days outDevelopment programme access for every stage of your career, tailored to your individual journey, with opportunities across our network of nurseriesEmployee Appreciation throughout the year including our annual Awards of Excellence gala’sHappy to Talk Flexible WorkingWhy Bright Horizons?We are driven by our HEART values (Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork). If your values align, you’d be a great fit to join one of our 300 nurseries across the UK. We’ve also been voted Great Place to Work every year since 2006 - as well achieving Great Place for Wellbeing and Great Place for Women.Did you know, Bright Horizons Foundation for Children charity has been established since 2005 supporting the lives of thousands of children and families in crisis, across almost 100 locations? Each Bright Horizons colleague is entitled to a paid volunteer day every year! What you’ll be doingLead, mentor and inspire a team to deliver exceptional care and education to all children in our careAct as Designated Safeguarding Lead at the nursery, holding overall responsibility for the day to day running of the nursery, and management of safeguarding and child protection policiesIn collaboration with the Nursery Manager, contribute to succession planning, identification and delivery of relevant training, and supporting professional development plans, including coaching and mentoring for all colleaguesDevelop and maintain strong partnerships with colleagues, parents and/or carers, as well as other professionals, to meet the needs of each childPromote the nursery to both current parents, and potential customers, to support retention and ongoing occupancy growthEnsure commercial success of the nursery by maintaining expenditure inline FTEs and budget KPIsEngage with the Local Authority to understand the local offer, to support practice in all areas of the nurseryWhat we’re looking forFull and Relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification (essential)Experience within an Early Years leadership role (ideally as a Deputy Manager, Assistant Manager, Third in Charge or similar)Experience of participating with a regulatory inspection, leading to a “Good” or “Outstanding” outcomeConfident decision maker, with previous experience providing support and leadership to others to enable staff in fulfilling their roles and responsibilitiesStrong knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding, Child Protection, and the wider legislative requirements for working with childrenAbility to build trust and strong working relationships with both colleagues and parentsAbility to use a variety of communication techniques with both children and adultsBright Horizons are committed to creating inclusive environments where everyone has a sense of belonging and has the opportunity to contribute and thrive in meaningful and impactful ways. We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants. Please note, due to our sector all roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS.