This is a fantastic opportunity to join the Outstanding team at Stanmore Montessori as an Apprentice Deputy Manager. Working closely with the Manager and the rest of the team, the Deputy Manager plays a key leadership role in ensuring all children receive high quality care and are supported through planned and stimulating learning experiences in line with the EYFS and Montessori curriculum. The role combines leadership, operational responsibility and hands-on practice, supporting staff, children and families while contributing to the ongoing development of the nursery. Staffing and Leadership Responsibilities to include; Overall to assist in the management of the nursery by example to others and thereby promote respect for the role. Nursery staff will learn and perform by how you perform your own role on a day to day basis. Assist the Manager in ensuring that staff follow the requirements of the nursery operational plan, long and medium term plans plus the requirements of Ofsted Operational Responsibilities To undertake weekly and termly planning responsibilities. To be “hands-on” helping to deliver a great learning experience for our children and support the team to meet curriculum aims and objectives. Childcare and Curriculum Responsibilities Assist the Manager in delivery of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework and Montessori curriculum and any other appropriate guidance for young children in accordance with nursery policy and guidelines. To be a lead on arts and crafts, role play, home corner and sensory areas Act as a designated key person for an allocated number of children and maintain their learning journeys. Manage the observation of your key child’s progress and report on achievements, looking for progression and continuity alongside the Early Years Foundation Stage and Montessori Curriculum. Room and Premises Responsibilities Help to ensure that risk assessments for rooms and other areas are carried out in accordance with nursery policies and at the correct time and frequency. Ensure the nursery is kept tidy and organised to allow for the efficient use of time and to maintain the high quality standards that we have set as our on-going objective. become an apprentice, you must: be at least 16 or over not already be in full-time education As an apprentice you’ll: complete a L5 Early Years Lead Practitioner apprenticeship standard have regular one to one sessions with a dedicated trainer either remotely or through visits to your workplace learn and train for a specific job get paid and receive holiday leave get hands-on experience in a real job study for at least 20% of your working hours complete assessments during and at the end of your apprenticeship be on a career path with lots of future potential be entitled to a TOTUM membership, find out more here About TOTUM | TOTUM UK For more information about Inspiro Learning’s apprenticeship delivery and what it entails please click here to watch a short video