About The Role Is early years your passion? We are looking for a skilled and creative Early Years Deputy Manager who can support the Early Years Manager to inspire and lead the team to deliver outstanding early years education and care. Laindon Nursery in Basildon, Essex is a popular setting at the heart of the community. Laindon Nursery is rated Good by Ofsted and 10 on Day Nurseries. If you already have management experience or are looking to take the next step in your career the Early Years Alliance offers extensive training and professional development opportunities. What we offer: The Alliance prides itself on being a supportive workplace and offers significant benefits for our team members including: 100% discount on childcare and early education places (applicable to staff working in our early years settings) Extensive training and career progression planning, including access to our Learning Management System (LMS) The Alliance has invested in FAMLY reducing paperwork and giving you more time to focus on the children. A generous workplace pension scheme 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, with additional annual leave for long service. Birthday leave so you can have a day off for your birthday dedicated to you and your well being Enhanced sickness pay and paid bereavement leave A Recruitment Referral Payment Scheme, giving you an introductory payment of up to £300 if someone you have referred to the Alliance takes up a role in the charity. Access to our Emplo