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Deputy Nursery Manager
Nurse Seekers are proud to be working on behalf of a lovely Nursery based near Hove, East Sussex. This quality setting are looking to recruit an inspirational, bubbly, motivated and passionate Deputy Nursery Manager who must be great at using your initiative, hard-working and an inspiring role-model for their young learners. They are also seeking a Level 3 Qualified Nursery Practitioner to complete their team.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure the safeguarding of all children, staff, parents and visitors is paramount and nursery policies and procedures are understood and followed by all staff
- Oversee the quality of childcare provided.
- Build strong relationships with parents and staff.
- Undertake time in the nursery rooms as a role model.
- Ensure the nursery always meets Ofsted requirements
- Implement an effective and creative method of communication with staff, children and parents through a variety of means.
- Plan and deliver a programme of activities suitable to the age range and ability of children in your area in conjunction with other staff.
- To assist with the planning and organisation of staffing schedules and holiday rotas to ensure adequate staffing levels are maintained in accordance with Ofsted and nursery procedures.
- Undertake duties of the Nursery Manager in their absence or when required on a temporary basis or any other reasonable which may be identified by manager.
- At all times to act in accordance with the ethos and values of the association and the general standards expected of all employees.
Essential Criteria
- NVQ Level 3 in Childcare equivalent or above.
- A good level of general education, to at least GCSE level in English and Maths, or equivalent.
- Safeguarding and Child Protection Training in date
- Experience of working to OFSTED Standards
- Detailed knowledge of EYFS, Statutory and Learning and Development
- Knowledge, understanding and practical experience of Day Care for young children
- Able to enhance children’s learning and development
Benefits
- Very Competitive Salary from £36k per annum
- Continued professional development including Forest School qualification
- Discounts on childcare fees
- Gym, retail, cinema and restaurant discounts
- Claim costs towards opticians and dental appointments and a range of therapy treatments
- Access to specialist consultants, virtual GP appointments and counselling sessions
- 24-hour medical advice helpline access
- Options to include a partner or children in full time education to the above offers
- drawing and money management
- Celebrations and team events
- Employee of the month rewards
- Refer a friend bonus scheme
- Refer a new booking bonus scheme
- Pension scheme
If this sounds like the type of vacancy you feel you have been looking for, then apply today! Alternatively email your most up-to-date CV to
