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Job title: Nursery Deputy Manager
Ivinghoe, Buckinghamshire
Salary £30,000
Excellent company in a recently opened setting.
Excellent benefits for all staff members.
Purpose of post
To work under the direction of the Manager and deputise for him/her as and when required
To support the aims and objectives of the nursery and assist the Manager in the organisation of a high-quality establishment for children from birth to five years
To provide high standards of care and early learning to include the monitoring and review of provision, this includes providing a safe, caring environment to enable the personal, emotional, social and educational development of children, through individual attention and group activities
To support the team in order to provide an enabling environment in which all individual children can play, learn and develop
To direct and support staff as agreed by the Manager.
Responsible to
Nursery Manager
Main duties
To promote the aims and objectives of the nursery
To be a role model to staff in particular modelling positive interactions with children during free play and structured activities.
To promote the high standards of the nursery at all times to parents, staff and visitors
To assist the Manager in showing parents around the nursery facilities and sending out information
To ensure the provision of high standards of physical, personal, social and emotional care
To lead a team of professional workers and to ensure good practice at all times
To assist the Manager in setting and implementing objectives and policy for the nursery
To adhere to, and support all team members to understand and follow, the legal requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage
Be aware of the Early Years Inspection Handbook for Ofsted Registered provision
To assist with the planning and organisation of staffing schedules and holiday rotas to ensure adequate staffing levels are maintained in accordance with Ofsted guidelines and nursery procedures
To assist with the implementation of administrative procedures involved with registration, place allocation, and other related matters
To assist with the development and implementation of systems to monitor and record child development
To assist with the preparation and maintenance of materials and equipment
To be responsible for the health and safety standards appropriate for the needs of young children and ensuring staff compliance and awareness
To ensure high standards of hygiene and cleanliness are maintained at all times
To ensure the provision of a high-quality environment to meet the needs of individual children regardless of any disabilities, family backgrounds or medical history
Support all team members with the early identification and intervention for children with possible special needs and give physical, emotional, intellectual guidance as appropriate
To ensure confidentiality of all information received and shared
To assist with staff development and training
To support the effective interview and selection process as required
To fully support the induction of new team members
Support the appropriate supervision meetings/processes in conjunction with the Manager
Feed into appraisals, target setting and nursery operations as deemed appropriate by the manager
Attend nursery management meetings and feed appropriate information back to the wider team
To assist the Manager in the supervision of training of students in placement within the nursery
Liaise with parents, other family members and staff to help ensure that the particular needs of children are met and that parental choice is considered in terms of care given
To liaise with outside agencies as required
Assist the Manager with the efficient upkeep and maintenance of the building and grounds, stock of equipment, furnishings and fittings
Maintaining staff awareness of the fire evacuation procedures in accordance with the code of practice
To be involved in out of working hours activities, e.g. training, planning meetings, monthly staff meetings, parents evening, fundraising events etc.
To deputise for the Manager in his/her absence
To undertake such other duties and responsibilities of an equivalent nature as may be determined from time-to-time by the Manager.
?Best Start Recruitment want to help you to make the right choice in your next career move. If you meet the criteria set above, or would like Early Years Career advice please apply ASAP for an informal and confidential chat.
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