Location: Coram’s Fields, Kings Cross
Hours: 37.5 hrs per week
Salary and Benefits: £30,000 per annum 26 days P/A (plus bank holidays)
Contract: Permanent
Set in the main grounds of the park, Coram’s Fields Nursery provides one of the most unique childcare offers in London, delivering excellence through our qualified and highly experienced team and with the benefit of full access to our seven acre site. We are looking for an exceptional individual to become part of our dedicated team, to help deliver high quality childcare within our setting, playing an important role in the continuing growth and development of the Nursery.
Role Summary:
The Deputy Manager will be responsible for working alongside the Nursery Manager to ensure the smooth day to day running of Coram’s Fields Nursery. They are the principal link between the Nursery Manager and our talented team of practitioners, coordinating and supervising the work of the team on Nursery ground to create a high quality, stimulating learning environment for all our children. The Deputy will play a key role in delivering the EYFS curriculum in our Nursery, using reflective practice to develop informed and creative strategies, that continually improve the quality and diversity of our offer for children.
Main Responsibilities:
* Create an Inclusive Environment : Foster a safe, welcoming, and inclusive setting for all children.
Lead Activity Planning: Plan and deliver stimulating, age-appropriate activities while maintaining a creative and well-resourced environment.
Ensure Compliance: Support the manager in meeting legal and regulatory requirements, including safeguarding, SEN, and health and safety.
Monitor Child Development: Lead on observations and assessments, maintaining high-quality records and sharing progress with parents.
Key Person Responsibilities: Build strong bonds with key children and guide colleagues in their key person roles.
Engage Parents and Carers: Work in partnership with families to build trust and encourage active involvement in nursery life.
Support Staff Development: Mentor team members through communication, delegation, training identification, and leading room meetings.
Handle Complaints Confidentially: Contribute to resolving complaints or concerns professionally and discreetly.
Model Professionalism: Act as a positive role model to both children and colleagues at all times.
Collaborate and Adapt: Work flexibly within the team, support the management team, attend events, and contribute to policy improvements.
Job Description and Person Specification
If you are interested in applying for this role, please send your CV and cover letter to Alketa Malaj (Nursery Manager) at alketa@coramsfields.org.uk or by hard copy to Alketa Malaj, Coram’s Fields, 93 Guilford Street, London, WC1N 1DN.
We are accepting applications on a rolling basis, so applicants are encouraged to make early applications for the role should they be interested. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted within 14 days of applying; if you have not been contacted within this time then unfortunately on this occasion your application has not been successful.
Diversity and inclusion matter to us. Coram’s Fields is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, from a diverse range of backgrounds. We strive for our workforce to be representative of the communities that we serve, and we know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the families and children we work with.
Coram’s Fields is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of all children and young people. All those applying for a role with the charity are subject to robust safeguarding checks and will need to demonstrate clearly their commitment to safeguarding. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check and all post holders are required to register with the DBS update service.
Coram’s Fields is a children’s only park and playground and is open all year round for children under 16 years old.
Coram’s Fields and the Harmsworth Memorial Playground is a registered charity in England and Wales #302963
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