• Job Title: Early Years Assistant Manager
  Location: Southend on sea
  Salary: £25,420 - £26,333 per annum
  Hours per week: 40
  Weeks per year: 52
  
  Job Purpose:
  Are you passionate about early years education? We are seeking a skilled and creative Early Years Assistant Manager to support the Early Years Manager in inspiring and leading the team to deliver exceptional early years education and care. In this role, you will be responsible for guiding and mentoring staff, ensuring high-quality standards, and promoting the well-being and development of the children in our care.
  
  Key Responsibilities:
  Work as part of the nursery management team to lead and inspire the staff in delivering high-quality, inclusive early years education and care in line with established policies and procedures.
  Serve as a role model for the staff team, demonstrating sensitive, responsive interactions and extending children's learning.
  Maintain quality and safety standards consistently, ensuring a safe, nurturing environment for children at all times.
  Support the management team in daily operations and planning, including staffing, resources, and setting clear objectives for both individual staff members and the team as a whole.
  Oversee and ensure the implementation of safeguarding practices and child protection procedures.
  
  Foster a culture of continuous professional development, encouraging staff growth and learning opportunities.
  
  Key Requirements:
  Minimum Level 3 Early Years Education and Childcare qualification (or equivalent).
  Post-qualification experience in an early years education and childcare setting.
  Strong written communication skills, including the ability to produce clear, concise reports and correspondence related to staff performance, child protection, safeguarding, and recruitment processes.
  Proficiency in using Microsoft Word and other computer packages to manage administrative tasks effectively.
  A demonstrated ability to motivate, support, and inspire a team to achieve high standards and consistently deliver positive outcomes for children.
  A commitment to ongoing professional development.
  
  Additional Requirements:
  You will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check (if your current certificate is not subscribed to the update service).
  
  What We Offer:
  As part of our team, you will enjoy a supportive work environment with a variety of benefits, including:
  100% discount on childcare and early education places for staff working in our settings.
  Access to extensive training and career progression opportunities, including our Learning Management System (LMS).
  Reduced paperwork through the FAMLY system, allowing you to spend more time focusing on the children.
  A generous workplace pension scheme.
  25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, with additional leave for long service.
  Birthday leave to give you a dedicated day off for your well-being.
  Enhanced sickness pay and paid bereavement leave.
  A Recruitment Referral Payment Scheme, with an introductory payment of up to £300 if you refer someone who takes up a role within the organisation.
  Access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), offering 24/7 support, including counselling, legal advice, and well-being resources.
  Savings of up to 25% on O2 Refresh Airtime Plans for new phones or tablets.
  Support from a dedicated mental health first aider.
  
  

Job Benefits:

• • Pension Scheme
• 100% discount on childcare and early education places for staff working in our settings
• 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, with additional leave for long service
• Access to extensive training and career progression opportunities, including our Learning Management System (LMS)
• Birthday off
• Reduced paperwork through the FAMLY system, allowing you to spend more time focusing on the children

Job Certifications:

• Level 3 Childcare Certificate Full and Relevant