Our client in Birmingham has a fantastic opportunity for a Deputy Nursery Manager. Ideally immediate start, but flexibility offered with start date.

If you have a passion for seeing children grow and flourish, have energy and creativity, and the desire to work in an exciting and varied Early Years setting, then we may have the role for you.

This is a full time and permanent position. For further information about additional benefits, please contact us.

Main duties and responsibilites:
To assist the Nursery Manager with the day to day running of the Nursery;
to effectively manage the staff team and assist with recruitment of staff;
to ensure that all policies and procedures of the Nursery are adhered to;
to work as part of a team to deliver an ambitious and flexible curriculum, which is driven by the children's interests and curiosity;
to have an excellent knowledge of child development in order to accurately observe and assess children.

Operational responsibilities:
To ensure, through good practice, that the Nursery consistently meets the requirements set out in the Early Years Foundation Stage to a minimum 'good' standard;
to maintain regular staff supervisions, assessing the performance of all staff through regular management observations.
As a minimum, an NVQ Level 3 qualification in childcare is required, and at least 2 years experience in a Senior Management role in an Early Years setting.
The position is subject to two satisfactory employment references and a DBS check.

Perm Education are an independent education recruitment consultancy that specifically helps Early Years Specialists, Teachers, Support staff and other education professionals find permanent employment in Nurseries, SEN and mainstream schools throughout the UK.For further information about this position, and to apply, please email your CV asap.