Deputy Manager

Staff Match are recruiting for a experienced Deputy Manager to join an established nursery group in Peterborough, Cambriddgeshire. The ideal candidate must have a real passion for early years, team building as well as excellent knowledge of the EYFS curriculum.  Person Specification:level 3 Childcare qualificationExperience of leading and motivating teamsKnowledge of EYFS CurriculumBasic Food Hygiene Certificate (Desirable)Paediatric First Aid (Desirable)Minimum 1 years’ experience in a similar roleSome of the Deputy Manager responsibilities will include:

• To work closely with the Nursery Manger and provide cover in times of absence
• To ensure all staff understand and comply with all nursery policy and procedures
• Support and mentor members of staff in the EYFS curriculum and ensure children’s learning and development is accurately recorded
• Reviewing and monitoring planning within rooms and across the nursery
• To carry our regular staff supervisions and identify training needs
• To build positive relationships with parents, careers, and other childcare professionals
• To attend staff meetings, open days and nursery events
• To ensure correct staff ratios are maintained
• To co-ordinate staff meetings and training  

Benefits:Training ongoing support and career developmentDue to the nature of this job, candidates will be subject to UK eligibility checks together with Enhance Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checksFor immediate interview please email Staff Match your up to date CV or call