An exciting opportunity has arisen within the MiChild group.
We are looking for an experienced, passionate, and dedicated deputy manager to work in our Blackpool based nursery.
Company benefits
* Staff discount on childcare fees - 50%!
* Exceptional holiday entitlement package with long service benefits year on year.
* Company incentives such as additional holiday days for 100% attendance.
* Exclusive access to a social recognition platform where you could receive vouchers, discounts, and cash back on local shopping sites, supermarkets, restaurants, holidays, and lots more!
* Career progression opportunities and a training programme based around you.
* Staff well-being programme including weekly staff well-being drop-ins, a staff room where you can unwind during your break, access to free exercise sessions, and healthy recipes on our well-being platform.
* Monthly Staff Treats.
* Staff meals and refreshments throughout the day.
* Staff appreciation and recognition awards (such as 1 year service, 5 years service, 10 years service, employee of the month, staff shout-outs, etc.).
* Company events (such as annual awards night, NMT awards, Day Nursery Awards, etc.).
* Free branded staff uniform.
* Fully funded accredited training such as Paediatric First Aid, Level 2 in Safeguarding, and many more!
* Employer contribution to pension scheme.
About the Deputy Manager Position
An amazing opportunity has arisen within the MiChild group, we are looking for a reliable, enthusiastic, and organised individual to join our team as a deputy manager to work in our Blackpool nursery.
If you are highly motivated, flexible, experienced in working in early years, and have a genuine passion for working with children, then this is the role for you.
Deputy Manager Responsibilities:
* To liaise with the nursery manager on a daily basis and provide daily support for them and the team.
* To work as part of the nursery team.
* To make decisions on the day-to-day running of the nursery in the absence of a Manager.
* To follow all the nursery's administrative procedures.
* To be a positive role model to other staff throughout the nursery.
* To have a thorough working knowledge of the nursery's policies and procedures.
* To assist in the training of staff within the nursery.
* In the absence of a Manager, to manage staffing levels and deploy staff where necessary throughout the setting.
* To attend meetings as part of the management team.
* To be flexible with shifts and staying behind to ensure all shifts are covered in the event of staff sickness.
* Fire checks, read meters, risk assessments, housekeeping.
* To ensure that the nursery consistently meets the requirements set out in the Early Years Foundation Stage to a minimum good standard.
* To monitor any safeguarding issues following local authority procedures.
* Prepare the nursery for Ofsted inspections and action any recommendations made by the inspector ensuring a minimum good grade is awarded.
Deputy Manager Requirements:
* Must be Level 3 qualified.
* Have a detailed understanding of the requirements set by Ofsted.
* Excellent knowledge of the EYFS and experience of working with children and families.
* Extensive knowledge of Safeguarding.
* Experience of working in partnership with parents and outside agencies.
* Managing and maintaining administration requirements.
* Previous room supervisor or deputy manager experience working in a nursery environment.
* Enthusiasm, professionalism, and creativity.
Experience:
* Childcare: 2 years (preferred).
Salary:
£27,500 per year (negotiable depending on experience).
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