Description
Location: Monkey Puzzle Horsham
Salary: Starting from £37,000.00 per annum (dependent on qualification(s) and experience)
Join our caring, welcoming and supportive team at Monkey Puzzle Horsham.
Why Us?
Our vision is to inspire change through excellence in childcare, creating a positive impact for generations to come. For over 20 years we have been providing children the highest quality of care with unlimited opportunities to grow, learn and develop in our safe and secure environments for.
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Nursery Assistant Manager
The role of the Nursery Assistant Manager is to support the Nursery Manager in providing professional leadership and management of the nursery and its staff and to support the Nursery Manager in the successful management of the day to day running of the nursery and deliver high quality standards of care and education for all children.
Aims
* Comply with all regulatory requirements.
* Provide high standards of care and education.
* Support all nursery staff in their roles.
* Acquire and maintain positive working partnerships with staff, parents and carers
* Sustain targets for revenue and costs.
Key Responsibilities
* Adhere to all company policies and procedures.
* Ensure that all company policy and procedures are adhered to by all staff.
* Promote a high standard of quality within the nursery, including practice, environment and resources to meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage
* Ensure appropriate planning and assessment is in place and is accurately maintained by all staff
* Support the development of good practice in relation to special educational needs and inclusion
* Provide leadership and support to all staff to enable them to establish and maintain professional positive working relationships with both colleagues, parents and carers
* Deploy staff effectively to ensure the required standards are maintained.
* Ensure the effective implementation of the company’s keyperson system throughout the nursery.
* Ensure that all children are kept safe, and that staff are confident to follow safeguarding procedures.
* Implement and support others in delivering the EYFS in line with current practice and guidelines.
* Develop and maintain professional working relationships with relevant outside agencies.
* Support the Nursery Manager in creating and maintaining a culture of self-evaluation and reflective practice throughout the nursery
* Proactively promote and represent the nursery to current and potential parents/customers including in the wider community
* Adhere to all health and safety policies and procedures and support the Nursery Manager in ensuring all staff receive health and safety training
* Be fully aware of all emergency and security procedures.
* Support the Nursery Manager in ensuring the nursery remains compliant in respect of suitably trained and vetted staff with relevant qualifications.
* Support the Nursery Manager with recruiting, inducting, supporting, training and appraising all staff to deliver high quality childcare practice
* Support the Nursery Manager to identify, address and support individual training needs and self-development such as supervisions and appraisals
* Support the Nursery Manager in working in conjunction with Head Office in disciplinary and grievance investigations and hearings
* Support the Nursery Manager in making sure all complaints/concerns are actively resolved in a timely manner
* Support the Nursery Manager to facilitate inspections by regulatory bodies and implement any recommendations.
* Support the Nursery Manager with all administrative duties associated with the nursery, including maintaining children’s records, ordering equipment and keeping personnel files.
* Undertake any other duties as reasonably requested by line manager.
* Assume additional management responsibilities as and when required.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
What We’re Looking For
* Minimum Level 3 Early Years qualification (Level 5 desirable)
* Safeguarding Knowledge
* Minimum of 2 years recent experience working as a Third-in-Charge/Room Leader
* Excellent communication, organisation, and IT skills
* A natural leader with a passion for creating a happy, high-performing team culture
Benefits
What can Monkey Puzzle Offer?
· Length of Service Recognition: We want you stay with us! We recognise and reward your length of service with Monkey Puzzle with vouchers
· Competitive Salaries: We are not here to penny pinch. Our salaries are competitive based on your position and the job market. Salaries are reviewed throughout the year.
· Enhanced Maternity Pay: Enhanced pay after 2 years’ service
· Medicash: Cover for dental treatments, optical, doctor consultations, therapies, and prescriptions as well as mental health support
· YuLife: You will be enrolled into our Group Life Assurance policy and have access to the YuLife app
· Refer a Friend: Bring connections to work with us and earn rewards
· Flexible Working: We would like to be able to give you the choice and flexibility to reduce your working hours.
· Social Events: We arrange catch ups with the team alongside our Christmas parties
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Safeguarding Statement
Monkey Puzzle Day Nurseries are committed to Keeping children safe; therefore, it is necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record Disclosure and Barred check to be undertaken. All posts involving direct contact with children and vulnerable adults are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. However, amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 & 2020) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected'. These are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account. All candidates will be asked to provide details of all unspent convictions, you may be asked for further information about your criminal history during the recruitment process. If your application is successful, this self-disclosure information will be checked against information from the Disclosure & Barring Service before your employment commences.
Monkey Puzzle Day Nurseries is a renowned brand that offers outstanding day nursery and preschool child care services for children aged 3 months to 5 years old. With over fifteen years of experience, Monkey Puzzle has worked closely with parents, staff, and Ofsted to deliver exceptional childcare, providing children with unlimited opportunities to play, learn, and grow in a safe and secure environment. With a network of carefully designed nurseries across the United Kingdom, Monkey Puzzle is dedicated to supporting families and answering the question, "Where can I find a nursery near me?". Their nurseries are located in various counties and London boroughs, ensuring accessibility for families in different areas. Monkey Puzzle also prioritizes the growth and development of their team members. They offer apprenticeship programs, early years career opportunities, and comprehensive training and development for their staff, resulting in a highly skilled and dedicated team. From babies to preschoolers, Monkey Puzzle caters to the educational and developmental needs of children in each age group. Their curriculum is based on the Early Years Foundation Stage, ensuring that children are well-prepared for their transition to school. Choose Monkey Puzzle for exceptional childcare and a nurturing learning environment for your child's early years.