Deputy Nursery Manager
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Position Overview & Specifications
At Happy Valley Preschool we create a nurturing, home from home environment with healthy, nutritional meals, where children feel confident, safe, secure and are given the opportunity to be heard.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, qualified, and caring Deputy Nursery Manager, to join our premium nursery located in West Bromwich, B71 1QS, who is willing to support the manager in continuing to deliver high quality childcare, whilst ensuring the play and learning environment is exceptional.
The ideal candidate will be an inspirational team player with strengths in motivating and supporting staff and with strong leadership and communication skills. The position will be fully supported by the Nursery Manager and Area Manager.
·Your Qualifications and Experience:
- NNEB or BTEC Nat Dip or CACHE Dip in Childcare or NVQ level 3 or SVQ held for at least 2 years (essential)
- Degree or Leadership and Management qualification (Desirable)
- At least 2 years occupational experience within a nursery environment
- Experience in a senior role within a setting (Desirable)
We offer an excellent benefits package, which includes:
· A generous bonus upon successful completion of probationary period
· Competitive salary
· Excellent career opportunities
· Continuous training and development
· Free DBS and Uniform
· Free First Aid Training offered.
· Childcare discount
· Workplace Pension provision
We are committed to Safeguarding children and you will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS Disclosure and provide 2 valid and up to date references.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £11.00-£11.20 per hour
Benefits:
- Childcare
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
School type:
- Day nursery
- Private nursery school
Education:
- Diploma of Higher Education (preferred)
Experience:
- Deputy Management/Senior: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: One location
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Deputy Nursery Manager roles across Happy Valley Preschool's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
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STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £11 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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