Footsteps Nursery, Lichfield Road Nursery Deputy Manager Permanent 40 hours per week Monday - Friday Level 3 Childcare Qualification essential As the Deputy Manager, you will help lead the staff to deliver and ensure all children receive quality care, help extend the child''s learning. Create, plan, and implement activities and experience which help support all aspects of the EYFS. You will be responsible for opening and closing the nursery and will be required to cover for the Manager in her absence. This role is working 40 hours per week, various shifts patterns between the opening and closing times of the nursery 7:00am-18:00pm. This position would suit a candidate who could drive- due to the location of the nursery. This converted barn building is set in a beautiful rural location surrounded by fields, this setting boasts large outdoor play environments suitable for all weather conditions. Our nursery, rated Good by Ofsted (March 2023), is a converted barn building which is set in a beautiful rural location; where children from birth to 5 years can explore, learn, and develop through the many activities and resources available to promote learning through play. We love the great outdoors, and our nursery features open spaces for our children, they also experience outdoor learning in our bespoke forest school facility. Responsibilities: - Supporting and liaising with the Manager on a daily basis. - Assisting the Manager in ensuring effective staff ..... full job details .....