Deputy Manager

Position: Deputy Manager 

Salary: Up to £40,000 with the potential to earn £3000 bonus

Location: Crawley

Hours: 41.25 

Reports to: Nursery Manager   

Working at Fennies is about loving what you do and having the passion to be the best at it!

If you’re an inspirational educator with a passion for providing ‘the right start for under 5s,’ then you belong at Fennies. We’ve been excelling in early years since 1992, and we’re opening new nurseries every year. We don’t acquire existing nurseries, so each of our settings is Fennies through and through, from our exceptional culture to our bespoke rooms. From day one, you’ll be supported by our tailored induction, and you’ll be given every opportunity to grow and develop in your career with guidance from the Learning and Development team.     

Apply today to join our prestigious, family-run, award-winning nursery group.

Your Journey

As a Deputy Manager, alongside our Nursery Managers you are at the heart of our organisation. To deputise in the absence of your Nursery Manager then you will need be great at creating a collaborative, welcoming setting. Alongside our bespoke induction, we want you to feel confident with what makes a Fennies nursery successful. Success of your nursery starts with the team you build, develop and maintain to provide a high quality of care for each and every child. An engaged team will creating a nurturing bond with our families, that starts with their child at the centre. Leading a successful team will mean you will take responsibility for the quality in your setting, your attrition, staff attendance and building your setting’s occupancy. Alongside you, our support teams are there to allow you to focus on the quality within your setting – making you are aligned to our Fennies goal, to provide ‘the right start for under 5s.’ With new nurseries opening every year, we are here to support you career aspirations including growing to be a Fennies Nursery Manager.

You’re the best at … 

• Building caring relationships with children, families, your team and the local community 
• Leading your team to be the best childcare educators through your guidance, passion and drive  
• Communicating with your team and the families at your nursery through regular updates  
• Welcoming new employees and new children into the nursery and implementing plans for them effectively, then supporting them with continued development plans 
• Collaborating with Fennies other nursery settings to become an integral part of our Fennies community and leading by example by demonstrating our LIFE values.
• Ensuring your setting is well-staffed and has the necessary provisions to provide high-quality, educational childcare for the children 
• Evaluating the performance in your settings and making improvements on a continuous basis 
• Monitoring the children’s learning and development and the reports with the family and staff members  
• Advising Room Leaders on initiatives and by actively developing their skills being a responsible and supportive role model  

You will need…

• Excellent knowledge of ‘Birth to 5 Matters’, typical child development stages and sound understanding of the EYFS
• Full and relevant L3 or above Early Years qualification
• Have a minimum grade 4 or grade C in Maths and English GCSE (or equivalent)   
• The correct implementation, audits and requirements for the key person, safeguarding, health & safety, and confidentiality systems are met 
• How to safely administer medication, First Aid and critical care policies  
• The preparations and responsibilities before for Ofsted visits 
• How to derive the solution for resolving issues and complaints as per Fennies' policies and procedures  
• How to achieve the KPIs in your setting and ensure they are in line with Fennies mission statement 

We are the best at …      

• Creating the perfect welcome with our in-person bespoke induction, allowing you to feel supported from day one of your career at Fennies  
• Building those connections between you and our support functions, to ensure you feel part of our wider family and can focus on making an impact for each and every child
• Providing stunning facilities to create an engaging and stimulating environment for children to learn and for your teams to inspire young learners   
• Hiring friendly and supportive team members who want to succeed together as part of the Fennies family 
• Communicating updates and initiatives in regular meetings to give and receive your nurseries feedback 
• Prioritising your well-being by offering monthly events that help you progress in your life outside of Fennies.
• Staying up to date on industry news and methods and supporting your implementation of updates in the nursery.  

We want to offer you:      

• It’s important for us to support your requirements with competitive salaries that match or outshine our competitors, a comprehensive pension scheme, and exclusive staff discounts of up to 60% when you enrol your children here too.
• The chance to join the place where you belong; coming together regularly in our manager meetings to discuss, innovate and socialise with tailored learning and development sessions, mentoring and coaching to help you grow as a leader.
• Opportunities to develop in your career, with targeted development plans and approachable managers as well as bespoke guidance from our educational experts and specialists
• Experience a personalised induction program, featuring 1:1 CliftonStrengths coaching to help you identify where you excel as a manager
• Care and support, by offering well-being benefits alongside our BUPA support team as well as team incentives and up to 33 days annual leave
• Events to come together and celebrate; from summer BBQs in the sunshine to a Christmas party to remember!
• Recognition for your commitment and dedication with £750 quarterly performance bonuses that give you the reward you deserve!
• The Fennies Fresh Café; giving you a great range of choices to replace your daily lunchbox!

At Fennies we celebrate and support diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We believe that a diverse workforce enriches our company with a variety of perspectives and ideas, fostering innovation and excellence. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other characteristic. We are dedicated to providing a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. Join us and be part of a team that embraces diversity and works towards a more inclusive future.

Love the sound of working with Fennies? Join us today!

‘Fennies Nurseries is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Therefore all successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced criminal record check and proof of identity will be required’

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