Harmony at Home Nanny Agency

Overview Are you passionate about leading a team to provide a home from home, child led environment? Looking for the next step in your nursery career? This thriving nursery is looking for a confident leader to guide the established team to provide high quality care and learning. The nursery supports a curiosity approach, forest school activities, learning in nature and a child led environment. You will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the nursery and be confident to work with outside agencies, the area manager and the group directors. The nursery is part of a small group, so there is a strong support network. You will need an in-depth knowledge of the EYFS, experience in leading a team, excellent communication and organisational skills, experience managing budgets and IT literacy. The nursery caters for up to 100 children with a close community in the town of Devizes. It provides spaces for children 0-school age across 4 indoor play spaces and large outdoor areas, including an allotment, wooded area and safe, enclosed play spaces for our youngest children. We believe in the power of play, the magic of imagination and the importance of early years education. Responsibilities Lead the day-to-day running of the nursery and manage the established team. Collaborate with outside agencies, the area manager and group directors. Uphold the nursery's child-led, nature-based learning approach and EYFS requirements. Qualifications & Experience In-depth knowledge of the EYFS. Experience of leading a team. Excellent communication and organisation skills. Experience of managing budgets. IT literate. Benefits & This Opportunity CPD training, cycle to work scheme, electric car scheme, 50% discount for your own child and free parking. Open to experienced Deputies, current Managers or Managers returning to the nursery environment. Role Details Position type: Permanent Location: Devizes Minimum experience: 3+ years as a Deputy Nursery Manager Training: Paediatric first aid Qualifications: Level 3 in childcare or above Days: Monday-Friday Hours: 40 hours worked over 4.5 days Start date: ASAP End date: N/A Driving: Not essential Pay: £37,000-£42,000 gross per annum (dependent on experience and qualifications) Agency Details & How to Apply Full Name of Employment Agency: Westcroft Home Services Ltd T/A Harmony at Home Somerset and Bath Contact: Zoe - or send an up-to-date CV by email to Please apply via the "Apply for job" button. This job has an ID code of: 868766 Requirements & Equal Opportunity For roles with children and the vulnerable: up-to-date enhanced DBS registered on the update service, a 12-hour Paediatric First Aid certificate, and a minimum of two professional referees who are contactable. One referee must be your current or last employer. We also recommend appropriate personal insurance. We may conduct video call registrations and digital right-to-work checks via a certified digital identity service provider (IDSP) in certain circumstances. We support equality and diversity in employment and oppose all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination on grounds of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnerships. To help speed up your application, please apply for the job(s) you are interested in on our website, on the job advert page using the "Apply for job" button. Please only apply for roles where you meet the requirements. Copyright 2024 Harmony at Home. All rights reserved.