Responsibilities
* To work under the direction of the manager and deputise for him/her as and when required.
* 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.
* 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.
* To direct and support staff as agreed by the nursery manager.
* To implement the safeguarding and emergency procedures as necessary when the manager is not available.
* To carry out the role of the Key Person, alongside the role of deputy manager as appropriate.
* To promote the aims and objectives of the nursery, by following the policies and procedures in place.
* To promote the high standards of the nursery at all times to parents, carers, staff and visitors.
* To assist the manager in showing parents around the nursery facilities and sending out information.
* To ensure the provision of high standards of physical and emotional care.
* To lead a team of professional workers and to ensure good practice at all times, maintaining effective use of the Early Years Foundation.
* To assist the manager in setting and implementing objectives, policies and procedures for the nursery.
* To assist with the planning and organisation of staffing schedules and holiday rotas to ensure adequate staffing levels are maintained in accordance with Local Authority guidelines and nursery procedures.
* To assist with the implementation of administrative procedures, to include but not limited to registrations, place allocation and funding.
* To assist with the development and implementation of systems to monitor and record child development.
* To assist with the preparation and maintenance of materials and equipment.
* To be responsible for the Health and Safety standards appropriate for the needs of young children and ensuring staff compliance and awareness.
* To ensure high standards of hygiene and cleanliness are maintained at all times.
* To ensure a high‑quality environment for all children, including those with Special Educational Needs and those from differing cultures and religious backgrounds, and at all stages of development.
* To ensure confidentiality of information received.
* To assist with staff development and training.
* To assist the manager in the supervision of training of students in placement within the nursery.
* To liaise with parents, other family members and staff to help ensure that the particular needs of children are met and that parental choice is considered in terms of care given.
* To liaise with outside agencies as required.
* To assist the manager with the efficient upkeep of the building and maintenance/stock of equipment, furnishings and fittings.
* To maintain staff awareness of fire drills in accordance with the code of practice.
* To attend staff / planning meetings and training sessions outside working hours.
* To undertake such other duties and responsibilities of an equivalent nature as may be determined from time to time by the nursery manager.
* To deputise for the manager in her absence.
Personal Development Training
* To keep up to date with new developments.
* To review paperwork including:
o Previous training
o Risk assessments
o Policies and procedures
o National Standards
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