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Nursery Deputy Preschool Manager
We have a fantastic opportunity for either an existing Nursery Deputy Preschool Manager or an experienced Third in charge/Senior Room Leader who is looking to take the next step in their career, to help lead our lovely 45 place preschool.
The nursery caters for children ages 2-5 years old. Our staff make the most of the rural location of the nursery and all the children have daily outdoor play opportunities in the fresh air. We believe it is essential to optimise the beautiful rural area around us, to ensure the children can not only have fun but simultaneously learn about the environment and how we can make greener choices.
The ideal candidate will have a hands-on management style, experience of assisting in managing Ofsted Inspections. Excellent knowledge and understanding of the EYFS curriculum and be an inspirational team leader.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Experience of leading and motivating teams
- Managing Safeguarding and Health & Safety
- Paediatric First Aid
- existing experience of leading a team in a Nursery / Preschool setting
- Qualified to Level 3 or above in childcare / Early Years
The Nursery Deputy Manager / Preschool Managers key responsibilities:
- Responsibility for help managing the daily running and administration of the nursery / preschool
- Partnership working with parents
- Staff supervisions, conducting regular staff assessments, recognising training needs, monitoring training and developing teamwork
- Organising regular staff meetings and training
- Working with the EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stages) Curriculum, care and supervision of the children with regard to their physical, emotional and intellectual needs
- Supervision of the planning and preparation of activities to develop all aspects of the childs individual development in a stimulating atmosphere
- Ensuring developmental records and observations are kept
- Ensuring staff adhere to and understand all nursery policy and procedures
- Keeping and monitoring accident, incident and risk assessment records.
The role is ideally full time, 40 hours per week Monday - Friday, a 3 or 4 day working week can be discussed.
Salary is negotiable, based on experience and qualifications.
If you would like to be considered for this position, please apply via this advert and we look forward to welcoming you to the setting soon for an interview!
