We are looking for an experience and passionate Early Years practitioner to become our Deputy Manager.
You will need to have at least 2 years post qualifying, with some leadership experience and have a passion to work in early years..
Qualifications
* Level 3 in Early Years or higher
* Proven experience in early childhood education and childcare settings
* Strong communication skills to effectively engage with children and parents
* Demonstrated leadership and management abilities in a nursery environment
* Relevant certifications in early childhood education preferred
* Ability to communicate in English
Purpose of post
* Ensure all children are safeguarded and their welfare and safety is promoted
* Work under the direction of the Manager and deputise for him/her as and when required
* Supports the aims and objectives of the nursery and assist the Manager in the organisation of a high-quality establishment for children from birth to five years
* Provide high standards of care and early learning, including monitoring and reviewing provision and provide a safe, caring environment to enable the personal, emotional, social and educational development of children, through individual attention and group activities
* Supports the team to provide an enabling environment in which all individual children can play, learn and develop
* Directed and support staff as agreed by the Manager.
Responsible to: Nursery Manager
Main duties
* Follow the nursery safeguarding procedure to ensure all children are kept safe, well and secure and ensure all team members are able to do the same
* Promote the aims and objectives of the nursery
* Promote the high standards of the nursery at all times to parents, staff and visitors
* Assist the Manager in showing parents around the nursery facilities and sending out information to prospective families
* Ensure the provision of high standards of physical, personal, social and emotional care
* Lead a team of professional workers and ensure good practice at all times
* Assist the Manager in setting and implementing objectives and policy for the nursery
* Assist with planning and organising staffing schedules and holiday rotas to ensure adequate staffing levels are maintained in accordance with regulatory body guidelines and nursery procedures
* Assist with implementing administrative procedures such as registration, place allocation, and other related matters
* Assist with developing and implementing systems to monitor and record child development
* Assist with preparing and maintaining materials and equipment
* Be responsible for the health and safety standards appropriate for the needs of young children and ensure staff compliance and awareness
* Ensure high standards of hygiene and cleanliness are maintained at all times
* Provide a high-quality environment to meet the needs of individual children regardless of any disabilities, family backgrounds or medical history
* Support all team members with the early identification and intervention for children with possible additional needs and give physical, emotional, intellectual guidance as appropriate
* Ensure confidentiality of all information received and shared
* Assist with staff development and training
* Support an effective interview and selection process, as required
* Fully support the induction of new team members
* Support the appropriate supervision meetings/processes in conjunction with the Manager
* Feed into appraisals, target setting and nursery operations as deemed appropriate by the Manager
* Attend nursery management meetings and report appropriate information back to the wider team
* Assist the Manager in supervising training of students ono placement within the nursery
* 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
* Liaise with outside agencies as required
* Assist the Manager with the efficient upkeep and maintenance of the building and grounds, stock of equipment, furnishings and fittings
* Maintain staff awareness of fire evacuation procedures in accordance with the fire safety policy
* Be involved in out of working hours activities, e.g. training, planning meetings, monthly staff meetings, parents evening, fundraising events etc.
* Undertake such other duties and responsibilities of an equivalent nature as may be determined from time-to-time by the Manager.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £32,000.00-£34,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Additional leave
* Bereavement leave
* Childcare
* Company events
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
* On-site parking
* Store discount
Experience:
* day nursery: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
* Level 3 in Early Years (required)
Work Location: In person