Staff Match are recruiting for a hands-on Deputy Manager to join a purposely designed nursery in Oxford, Oxfordshire. If you have good team building skills and a passion for early years and excellent knowledge of EYFS curriculum, we want to hear from you. Person Specification: NVQ level 3 Childcare qualification or equivalent Experience of leading and motivating teams Knowledge of EYFS Curriculum Basic Food Hygiene Certificate (Desirable) Paediatric First Aid (Desirable) Minimum 1-year experience in a similar role Some of the Deputy Manager responsibilities will include: To support the Nursery Manager in creating and maintaining a culture of self-evaluation and reflective practice throughout the nursery To deploy staff effectively to ensure the required standards are maintained To ensure all staff understand and comply with all nursery policy and procedures To lead the team and support in EYFS planning and ensure children’s development records are maintained To carry our regular staff supervisions and coordinate staff meetings To support the Nursery Manager with recruiting, inducting, supporting, training and appraising all staff to deliver high quality childcare practice To promote diversity and equal opportunity To work in partnership with parents forming caring and trusting relationships To ensure professionalism and confidentiality at all times To support the Nursery Manager in making sure all complaints/conce...