Job Description

Avon Valley Nursery and Preschool is a private day nursery located on Avon Valley Wildlife park. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone enthusiastic and committed to join our lovely team in a Deputy Manager leadership position.

Applicants should have a good level of education and minimum NVQ L3 in childcare and ideally have management experience.

The setting is offering quiet & nurturing spaces for our younger children and a busier routine for our Pre-School children. We have free flow garden. We are so fortunate to be positioned with surrounding beautiful farmland with plenty of opportunity for experiences with the animals walks and forest school.

We are looking for a Deputy Manager who is passionate about early years education and care. You will be expected to demonstrate excellent communication skills and be confident in liaising with children's families. Successful candidates will demonstrate a clear love for working with children 3 months to five years old and committed to supporting children's early learning and development in line with the early years foundation stage.

Successful candidates will have respect and a clear understanding of our duty to safeguard children. You will be expected to adhere to the Nursery's policies and procedures. The position is subject to a full DBS check and completion of a full induction and training.

We are open Monday to Friday between the hours of 0800-1800, sometimes offering breakfast club from 7.30am with most of the team working 4 long days of the week.

Benefits include

Staff pension Ongoing staff training Staff discount for childcare Free staff parking Uniform Staff discount benefits on 100's of stores and brands including Holidays, supermarkets, meals out and more Quarterly bonus or extra holidays Christmas Bonus or extra holidays.
The position is subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and completion of a full induction, all conducted by the nursery.

If you feel Avon Valley sounds like the place for you we would love to hear from you!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 28,000.00-31,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

Bonus scheme Quarterly bonus
Benefits:

Company events Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount Free parking On-site parking
Flexible language requirement:

English not required
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:

Bristol, BS31 1TP: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 14/03/2025