Deputy Manager Moira

Reference No: LRm

Location: Moira

Job Description:

To apply, please click the following link;

https://forms.office.com/e/7h3MZ46fDa

Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Deputy manager to assist the manager ensuring a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual education and care for all the children placed in the nursery.

Hours of work are Monday to Friday 9am-6pm

To assist the manager in supervising and supporting the other team members within the nursery.

To assist the manager to manage the nursery on a day to day basis in terms of administration

Experience

· Must have a minimum of 2 years experience working with children aged between 0-12 years

· Candidate must be a minimum of 23 years old to apply

· To have completed or be in the process of completing CCLD level 5 or equivalent.

· To complete a Fit persons interview with the Registering Social Worker and be deemed suitable for the post by the local authority.

· To have up to date Designated Officer and First Aid training at all times.

· To assist the manager in supervising and supporting all team members within the nursery with their day to day duties.

· To show prospective parents around the nursery in a welcoming and friendly manner. To register new children and ensure that the children follow a settling-in period, whenever possible, as per our ‘Settling in Policy’. To ensure that both children and parents feel at ease with, and confident in the nursery.

· To be involved with liaising with the local authority and other professionals associated with the nursery.

· To assist with the efficient upkeep of the building and the maintenance/stock of equipment, furnishings and fittings, ensuring that a high standard of hygiene is maintained.

· In conjunction with the team members and manager, formulate and operate a programme of activities suitable to the age range of the children in their group.

· To assist with the administrative duties associated with the management of the nursery, e.g. to maintain sufficient records on all children and their families, the ordering of equipment and food, to maintain an inventory, to keep team member records, to record reasons for children’s absence.

We welcome applications from candidates who are passionate about early childhood education and possess the necessary skills to lead our nursery team.

Download Application Form(s):

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Closing Date: 10 July 2025