Deputy Manager - Full-time

Kingdom Preschool and Nursery, Dover

• Ref:KCC101-666966-1S
• Posted:17/12/2024
• Pay:£31,500 per annum
• Start Date:Immediate
• App Close Date:28/02/2025 at 22:00
• Interviews:TBD

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As a result of the preschool’s continued expansion, we are recruiting for an exciting
managerial position. Kingdom Preschool is a large setting (170 children on roll), and the successful applicant will be key to supporting the setting’s manager in achieving our vision and
values. The time is right now to employ a second deputy manager to share the workload. Because we are a large setting this is a demanding senior leadership role. We are therefore looking for an individual with at least two years’ experience in a leadership role within an Early Years setting who is keen to develop their career within senior management.

The Deputy Manager will be responsible for leading, guiding, and supporting a group of 20 Early Years professionals. The role involves overseeing the planning, delivery, and assessment of high-quality Early Years education to foster a nurturing and engaging environment that promotes the development of children. Our deputies work closely with staff, parents, and external professionals to ensure that their needs are met and that every child receives the best start in their educational journey.

We are looking for someone with:

• A Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education (or equivalent) is essential; a Level 5 or higher qualification (e.g., BA in Early Childhood Education or equivalent) is desirable.
• Additional certifications in safeguarding, first aid, or SENCO (Special Educational Needs Coordinator) training are beneficial.
  Proven experience in Early Years education, with a strong understanding of child development.
• At least 2 years’ experience in a leadership or senior practitioner role within an Early Years setting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to build strong, supportive relationships with children, parents, and colleagues.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and manage time efficiently.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to adapt to changing circumstances.
• A nurturing, compassionate, and patient attitude, with a passion for working with young children.

The successful candidate will receive:

• 30 days holiday per annum
• Loyalty bonus
• Opportunities for training and career advancement for those keen to embrace responsibility
• Valued support, training and mentoring from a great management team
• A team of supportive and dedicated colleagues, providing a safe and friendly working environment that feels like a family
• Uniform provided by us
• Paid paperwork time, away from ratio
• Regular (paid for) staff social events
• Free on-site parking
• Competitive company benefits including company pension and health & wellbeing programme which includes access to BUPA mental health support scheme.

Application welcome by Kent-Teach or email your CV to Laura Rigden at laura@kingdompreschool.org.uk stating in the email why you would be ideal for this position and what full and relevant qualifications you hold. 

Information about the school

Kingdom Preschool in Whitfield, near Dover, is a full-day care nursery school providing fantastic, affordable childcare between the ages of 3 months and 5 years. Established in 2016, the setting is unrivalled locally, boasting bright, individual rooms that are not only beautifully – and functionally – designed, but also equipped with all the age-appropriate resources a baby or toddler could ever need for play, development and learning.

Alongside our safe and spacious outdoor areas, which are perfect for exploration, physical activities or quiet recreation, we also offer children the all-year-round use of our fully accredited forest school, which is nestled in our very own woods directly behind the main building. And the icing on the cake (literally) are our fantastic in-house chefs, who prepare us all delicious and freshly cooked meals in the on-site professional kitchen.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Penny Seward
• Address:Graceworks House, Willingdon Road, Whitfield, Dover, Kent, CT162JX
• Telephone: 01304822226
• Email: penny@kingdomschool.org.uk

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