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Deputy Nursery Manager  * Salary: up to £47,000   * Potential to earn a further £3,800 in bonus    Support the leadership of a nursery where children, educators and families thrive.  At Fennies, our Deputy Nursery Managers play a vital role in creating exceptional early years environments. Working closely with the Nursery Manager, you’ll help lead a passionate team, maintain outstanding standards of care and education and support the development of both children and educators.  If you’re an experienced early years professional ready to take the next step in your leadership journey, this is your opportunity to have a meaningful impact.    Why join Fennies?  We believe great leaders deserve the right support, development and recognition.     Competitive salary and bonus  * Up to £47,000 annual salary  * Up to £3,800 performance-related bonus  * Comprehensive pension scheme  * £500 referral bonus*    Childcare discount and support  * Up to 60% discount on childcare    Leadership Development  * Personalised Clifton Strengths leadership coaching  * Dedicated learning and development programmes  * Mentoring and support from regional leadership  * A full central support team to enable you to focus on exceptional quality of care and education    Wellbeing and Lifestyle benefits  * Up to 33 days of annual leave  * BUPA Wellbeing Support  * Free daily meals from the Fennies Café    A community of committed, high-achieving educators  * Regular leadership forums and networking   * Summer BBQs, Christmas events and company celebrations  * Recognition and reward through the Fennies Club long service awards      About the Role  As Deputy Nursery Manager, you’ll support the Nursery Manager in leading the nursery and ensuring exceptional standards of care, education and operational excellence.    You will:  * Support the day-to-day leadership and smooth running of the nursery  * Inspire and guide educators to deliver outstanding early years practice  * Maintain high standards of safeguarding, health and safety and compliance  * Build strong partnerships with families and the local community  * Support team development through coaching, mentoring and feedback  * Help prepare for Ofsted inspections and maintain regulatory standards  * Contribute to continuous improvement across educational quality, team engagement and nursery performance    This role offers the opportunity to develop your leadership skills while making a meaningful difference in children’s learning journeys.    What we’re looking for  You’re a confident and passionate early years professional who enjoys helping teams succeed and children flourish.    You will have:  * Level 3 Early Years qualification (or above)  * Strong knowledge of EYFS, Birth to 5 Matters and child development  * Experience of working in an early years setting, ideally in a senior practitioner or room leader role  * A track record of delivering high standards of care and education  * Experience of strong practice as a Key Person and in implementing safeguarding, health and safety, first aid and critical care policies.  * Strong organisational, communication and leadership skills  * GCSE Maths and English (Grade 4 /C or above); or equivalent    Most importantly, you will bring energy, empathy and ambition to create a nursery where children and educators thrive.    Become part of the Fennies DNA  We’re family-owned and family-run; this guides our culture, our decision-making, and what it feels like to be part of our team. We have a strong sense of community, with connections that bring us together and the systems and processes that mean our educators can focus on what they do best. Quality matters to us – starting with our people and curriculum - through to our beautiful buildings and inspiring environments. We’re investing in Fennies, in our teams, and into the education we provide our children. Our People Promise inspires us to build the kind of culture that is ambitious, passionate and supportive. We provide the environment where you can:  * Be Yourself  * Come Together  * Be All In  * Go Further  If this sounds like you, or you just want to know more about what it means to be part of the Fennies family, make contact with us today for a chat.    Take your next steps with Fennies   Our friendly Talent Recruitment team are here to answer any questions you may have about Fennies – call us to discuss the role, or if you’re just curious about what it’s like to work at Fennies, let us know, and we’ll be happy to answer any questions. Our Talent Recruitment team can be contacted by:  Phone: 0208 770 322  By email: recruitment@fennies.com  Or by making an application: https://fennies.com/contact-us    Diversity and Inclusion  At Fennies, we celebrate diversity and believe inclusive teams create stronger learning environments for children. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.  Safeguarding  Fennies is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check and provide proof of identity. In line with Safer Recruitment guidance, online searches (including social media) may be conducted for shortlisted candidates.    *T&Cs apply in relation to referral bonus eligibility    IRED Deputy Manager 3

Deputy Nursery Manager  * Clapham * Salary: up to £47,000   * Potential to earn a further £3,800 in bonus    Support the leadership of a nursery where children, educators and families thrive.  At Fennies, our Deputy Nursery Managers play a vital role in creating exceptional early years environments. Working closely with the Nursery Manager, you’ll help lead a passionate team, maintain outstanding standards of care and education and support the development of both children and educators.  If you’re an experienced early years professional ready to take the next step in your leadership journey, this is your opportunity to have a meaningful impact.    Why join Fennies?  We believe great leaders deserve the right support, development and recognition.     Competitive salary and bonus  * Up to £47,000 annual salary  * Up to £3,800 performance-related bonus  * Comprehensive pension scheme  * £500 referral bonus*    Childcare discount and support  * Up to 60% discount on childcare    Leadership Development  * Personalised Clifton Strengths leadership coaching  * Dedicated learning and development programmes  * Mentoring and support from regional leadership  * A full central support team to enable you to focus on exceptional quality of care and education    Wellbeing and Lifestyle benefits  * Up to 33 days of annual leave  * BUPA Wellbeing Support  * Free daily meals from the Fennies Café    A community of committed, high-achieving educators  * Regular leadership forums and networking   * Summer BBQs, Christmas events and company celebrations  * Recognition and reward through the Fennies Club long service awards      About the Role  As Deputy Nursery Manager, you’ll support the Nursery Manager in leading the nursery and ensuring exceptional standards of care, education and operational excellence.    You will:  * Support the day-to-day leadership and smooth running of the nursery  * Inspire and guide educators to deliver outstanding early years practice  * Maintain high standards of safeguarding, health and safety and compliance  * Build strong partnerships with families and the local community  * Support team development through coaching, mentoring and feedback  * Help prepare for Ofsted inspections and maintain regulatory standards  * Contribute to continuous improvement across educational quality, team engagement and nursery performance    This role offers the opportunity to develop your leadership skills while making a meaningful difference in children’s learning journeys.    What we’re looking for  You’re a confident and passionate early years professional who enjoys helping teams succeed and children flourish.    You will have:  * Level 3 Early Years qualification (or above)  * Strong knowledge of EYFS, Birth to 5 Matters and child development  * Experience of working in an early years setting, ideally in a senior practitioner or room leader role  * A track record of delivering high standards of care and education  * Experience of strong practice as a Key Person and in implementing safeguarding, health and safety, first aid and critical care policies.  * Strong organisational, communication and leadership skills  * GCSE Maths and English (Grade 4 /C or above); or equivalent    Most importantly, you will bring energy, empathy and ambition to create a nursery where children and educators thrive.    Become part of the Fennies DNA  We’re family-owned and family-run; this guides our culture, our decision-making, and what it feels like to be part of our team. We have a strong sense of community, with connections that bring us together and the systems and processes that mean our educators can focus on what they do best. Quality matters to us – starting with our people and curriculum - through to our beautiful buildings and inspiring environments. We’re investing in Fennies, in our teams, and into the education we provide our children. Our People Promise inspires us to build the kind of culture that is ambitious, passionate and supportive. We provide the environment where you can:  * Be Yourself  * Come Together  * Be All In  * Go Further  If this sounds like you, or you just want to know more about what it means to be part of the Fennies family, make contact with us today for a chat.    Take your next steps with Fennies   Our friendly Talent Recruitment team are here to answer any questions you may have about Fennies – call us to discuss the role, or if you’re just curious about what it’s like to work at Fennies, let us know, and we’ll be happy to answer any questions. Our Talent Recruitment team can be contacted by:  Phone: 0208 770 3222 By email: recruitment@fennies.com  Or by making an application: https://fennies.com/contact-us    Diversity and Inclusion  At Fennies, we celebrate diversity and believe inclusive teams create stronger learning environments for children. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.  Safeguarding  Fennies is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check and provide proof of identity. In line with Safer Recruitment guidance, online searches (including social media) may be conducted for shortlisted candidates.    *T&Cs apply in relation to referral bonus eligibility    IRED Deputy Manager 3