Nursery Deputy Manager

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Deputy Manager to join our wonderful team. We are a lovely private home-from-home setting with a brand new unit catering for up to 60 children aged 12months-5 years old. The Nursery is 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.Proven experience of 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 managing the team in raising standards for the nursery.

* You will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check if your current certificate is not subscribed to the update service.

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 opportunities £800 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