Location: Falmouth
Salary: c £32k Plus performance related bonus
Additional Benefits value: £6.5k
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Ready to take the next step in your Early Years career?
We're looking for an Early Years Deputy Manager to join our team at Happy Days Falmouth.
This is an exciting opportunity for a confident Early Years professional who is ready to build on their leadership experience and help shape the future of a thriving nursery. Working alongside the Early Years Manager, you'll play a key role in leading the team, supporting outstanding practice, and creating the very best environment for children to learn, grow and flourish.
We're seeking a confident and passionate early years professional who can lead by example and bring out the best in others.
Why Happy Days Falmouth?
Happy Days Falmouth is a well-established nursery with strong roots in the local community and a dedicated, experienced team.
As we enter an exciting new phase of growth and development, we're investing in our people, our environments, and the quality of care we provide. This means you'll have the opportunity to make a real impact, influence positive change, and develop your career within a supportive organisation that values its team.
Whether your ambition is to become an Early Years Manager, specialise in quality improvement, or progress into wider leadership roles, we'll support you every step of the way.
What you'll be doing
As our Early Years Deputy Manager, you will:
- Support the Early Years Manager with the day-to-day running of the nursery.
- Help lead, inspire and develop a team of Early Years professionals.
- Promote high-quality practice in line with EYFS and Ofsted standards.
- Build positive partnerships with children, families and the local community.
- Support staffing, resources and operational planning.
- Drive continuous improvement across the nursery.
- Help maintain a safe, nurturing and inspiring environment where children can thrive.
What we're looking for
You’ll bring:
- Leadership experience within an Early Years setting
- Strong knowledge of EYFS, safeguarding and regulatory requirements
- Excellent communication, organization and people management skills
- A positive, approachable leadership style
What We Offer
We're proud to offer a supportive and collaborative working environment where people can develop and thrive.
Flexible Working
Please talk to us about flexible working options.
Learning and Development
- Opportunities to grow your career.
Health and Wellbeing
- Mental health and wellbeing support.
- Generous annual leave from day one.
- Extra days off for Christmas and personal day!
- People's Pension.
- Life assurance.
Inclusion and Safeguarding
Happy Days is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.
Happy Days Nurseries is committed to safeguarding children. All offers of employment are subject to appropriate pre-employment checks, including verification of your right to work in the UK.
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