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Nursery Deputy Manager
We are seekinga passionate and dedicated Deputy Manager to join our wonderful team.We are a lovely private home-from-home setting with a brand new unitcatering for up to 60children aged 12months-5 years old. TheNurseryis open between the hours of 8:00am - 6.00pm.
Hours per week: 40hr per week, 51 weeks
Main duties & Responsibilities of Deputy Manager Role:
- To work under the direction of the nursery manager and deputise in the manager's absence.
- 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 5 years.
- Assist in the leading and implementing the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework.You will provide inclusive play and learning opportunities for all children attending the nursery.
- To be responsible for the Health and Safety standards appropriate for the needs of young children and ensuring staff compliance and awareness.
- To provide high standards of childcare and education - to include the monitoring and reviews of provision, this includes providing a safe, caring environment to enable the emotional, social and educational development of children, through individual attention and group activities.
- conducting and coordinating parent showarounds, parents evenings and workshops/events
- You will be responsible for assisting the Nursery Manager with curriculum planning, staffing levels and behaviour management.
- To assist with the implementation of administrative procedures involved with registration, place allocation, and other related matters.
- To be responsible for a group of key children including observations, assessment and individual planning
- To attend and contribute fully to staff meetings and training sessions outside working hours, as required
- To identify staff development and training needs
To be responsible for students on placement within the nursery. - To ensure the provision of a high-quality environment to meet the needs of individual children from differing cultures and religious backgrounds, and stages of development.
- To liaise with outside professionals/agencies as and when required
- To ensure high standards of hygiene and cleanliness are maintained at all times
- To maintain the confidentiality of information at all times
- To undertake such other duties and responsibilities of an equivalent nature as may be determined from time to time by the nursery manager.
Requirements:
- Successful applicants will need a minimum level 3 early years education and childcare qualification or equivalent.
- Proven post-qualification experience in working in early education and childcare.Provenexperienceof line managing staff.
- Ability to help the Nursery Manager to manage the nursery's resources to ensure expenditure is in line with its budget.
- Ability to inspire people to deliver results and set clear objectives for self and team. Leading and managingthe team in raising standards for the nursery.
- You will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check if your current certificate is notsubscribedto the updateservice.
Key Benefits as Deputy Manager:
- 25% discount on childcare places
- Employer and employee contribution pension scheme
- Mental health wellbeing programme
- Regular access to internal and external learning and development opportunities800 Employer training contribution
- Opportunities for development and progression
- Yearly team building events and dinners
- Other staff benefits including retail discounts/vouchers
*Please send your CV as soon as possible to discuss the opportunity available and to arrange an interview for as soon as you are available*
*This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS Certificate and Early Years references*
