A vibrant and friendly Day Nursery is seeking a L3 Qualified Childcare Nursery Deputy Manager in Lewes. The role involves maintaining high standards of care, implementing EYFS methodologies, and leading a dedicated team to nurture children's growth. Ideal candidates will possess managerial experience and a passion for early education. Join us for a rewarding opportunity in a supportive environment.
A friendly supportive team
Training and celebration events
Shut down over Christmas
Qualifications
* 3 years childcare experience required.
* 2 years experience in a nursery setting required.
* 1 year managerial experience within a nursery setting required.
Responsibilities
* Ensure high standards of care and safeguarding procedures.
* Promote EYFS/SEND standards in daily activities.
* Monitor and record children's development and progress.
Skills
Creativity
Role Model
Understanding of EYFS
Commitment to Self-Development
Positive Behaviour Management
Education
We are looking for a L3 Qualified Childcare Nursery Deputy Manager to join our vibrant and friendly Day Nursery
We are based in a busy but warm, caring and supportive setting. We offer a safe, stimulating, age appropriate and spacious environment for the children to feel engaged and supported. We have excellent indoor and outdoor facilities offering the children a place they can learn and thrive.
Our Ideal Candidate Will:
· Hold a relevant level 3 childcare qualification
· Have 3 years childcare experience
· Have 2 years experience working in a nursery setting
· Have 1 year managerial experience within a nursery setting
· Have experience within a childcare setting
· Be enthusiastic, fun, creative and a good role model
· Have real passion, motivation and drive for working with and educating children
· Have a good level of understanding of the EYFS and Safeguarding policies/procedures
· Have a commitment to self-development and be prepared and motivated to keep knowledge and skills updated
· Believe in promoting and building strong parent partnerships to provide cohesive learning for the children
The Role requires that you ensure:
· The highest standards are maintained when providing care, implementing safeguarding practices and following nursery policies/procedures
· EYFS/SEND standards are promoted, implemented and applied to your work
· The responsibility (alongside management) of health, safety, security and wellbeing of children, staff and visitors is upheld
· Participation in the key persons system being responsible for a group of children including monitoring, assessment, up to date recording and reporting on their development and progress
· Children’s emotional and social needs are met implementing the principles and techniques for positive behaviour management
· A supported and smooth settling in/transition period for children as required
· The promotion of good personal and food hygiene with the children whilst encouraging independence
· Professionalism, effective team work, high quality practice, flexibility and the promotion of equality and diversity
· Activities provided are planned appropriately and are specific to a child’s/group’s abilities, interests, language and cultural background supporting the individual’s development through learning and play
· The attendance of meetings, training (both mandatory and otherwise), appraisals and supervision as required
· The timely escalation of any practice/family concerns ensuring effective communication pathways between parents/carers and colleagues
· Effective partnership with management, colleagues and other professionals as required including family support workers, speech therapists, SENCO.
What We Can Offer:
· A friendly supportive team
· Continued CPD development
· Training and celebration events
· A competitive salary
· Shut down over Christmas
· And much more
*We are an equal opportunities employer promoting value and respect whilst embracing diversity. However, due to the nature of the role the successful applicant must be able to undertake and provide a clear enhanced DBS check and satisfactory referencing.
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