The Carroll Centre has an exciting opportunity for an experienced level 3+ practitioner to join our wonderful team as a Deputy Nursery Manager within our on-site Nursery, Poppins!
The successful candidate will be a passionate and creative practitioner, who will support the setting in achieving the highest standards of nursery education for children aged 2-5 years.
The ideal candidate will have previous experience in leading a team and room or setting and comprehensive knowledge of the EYFS Framework.
Requirements;
- 3+ years early years’ experience.
- 1-2+ years management experience
- Good knowledge of child development and children’s needs
- Experience of planning and assessing play opportunities to stimulate children’s development and learning in line with the EYFS curriculum and Ofsted educational guidelines.
- Level 3 in Childcare
- Term time
- Monday - Friday
Qualifications and Education
- NVQ level 3+ Childcare with commitment to CPD
- Good numeracy, literacy and computer skills
- Current & clear DBS & registered for the update service
- Current paediatric first aid certificate
- Experience of supervising and motivating st
- Ability to make decisions within the limits of the role.
- Good IT & administration skill
- Good presentation skills and ability to be a positive role model for staff

Poppins Nursery is open Monday to Friday during term time. We offer flexible childcare for children on receipt of the 2YO funding, 15hrs Universal, 30hrs funding, as well as privately funded sessions.
Children can attend Poppins for a full day or morning/afternoon session with the option to bring a healthy packed lunch.
The care and education offered by Poppins Nursery will enable your child to learn skills, acquire new knowledge and demonstrate their understanding through interesting activities that are appropriate for their age and stage of development following the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) that sets the standards for learning, development and care for children under five.
Poppins mission is to inspire the children in our community to learn, enjoy and feel safe whilst supporting their families in the journey of parenthood and education.