*JOB* *PURPOSE: *To provide inclusive play and learning opportunities for all children attending the nursery and to maintain a safe, stimulating and enjoyable environment. She/he will be responsible for curriculum planning within the nursery. S/he will manage the provision, including staffing levels in the absence of the Nursery Manager.*MAIN DUTIES:** To manage the nursery and undertake all the necessary duties in the absence of the Nursery Manager* To oversee the planning, delivery and monitoring of the nursery’s EYFS curriculum in accordance with the children’s social, emotional, physical and intellectual needs.* To supervise relevant staff on a daily basis.* To supervise volunteers, students on placements and work experience in the nursery.* To supervise the children where appropriate and to protect them from dangerous or harmful situations.* To share any child protection concerns immediately with the Nursery Manager* To provide a high level of care that will enhance the children’s general health and well-being.* To be the lead person for behaviour management in the nursery.* To act as a key person to a small group of children if needed and to ensure their needs are reflected in the planning of routines and activities.* To be aware of children’s special educational needs and ensure staff support these children effectively.* To keep informative, accurate and up-to-date records, including records of progress and any behavioural or developmental reports.* To liaise regularly with parents/carers about their children’s needs, interests and progress.* To arrange and attend parents’/carers’ meetings to allow two-way discussion of their children’s progress.* To liaise with the Nursery Cook on menu planning ensuring the children receive a healthy, multi-cultural diet.* To contribute to and attend his/her supervisions and staff appraisal.* To attend regular team meetings.* To liaise and work in partnership with other agencies, both statutory and voluntary, where appropriate.* To attend any conferences, training events or meetings and to keep up to date with current good practice.* To adhere to the nursery’s policies and code of practice on confidentiality.* To adhere to and undertake the six criteria of Key Elements of Reflective Practice.* To perform any other duties as deemed necessary._This job description is not an exhaustive list of duties and the post holder will be required to undertake any other reasonable duties discussed and directed by the line manager._PERSON SPECIFICATION*Essential Criteria:** A minimum Level 3 early years education and childcare qualification NVQ 3, or equivalent) and a commitment to obtaining further qualifications as appropriate.* Post-qualification experience in running or helping to run a similar service.* A sound understanding of child development and children’s needs with an ability to plan and implement an early years age/stage appropriate curriculum, taking into account the SEN Code of Practice, child protection procedures and equal opportunities’ considerations.* Ability to communicate verbally and in writing. This includes the ability to establish rapport and credibility with parents and the ability to produce clear, concise and well-written reports, e.g. for disciplinarians, business plans for recruitment purposes etc.* Ability to use Microsoft Office packages effectively and to produce reports and correspondence in a professional and accurate format.* Ability to prioritise own work and plan in advance for meetings etc.* Ability to build good partnership working relationships with staff.* Ability to communicate the need for quality and continuous improvement, and influences good practice through own example.* Ability to inspire people to deliver results, high standards and sets clear objectives for self and the team, taking appropriate and timely action to ensure targets are achieved.* Ability to support the development of his/her team through regular discussion and team meetings which encourage two way communication and sharing of ideas and expectations.* Ability to communicate in a variety of ways and with people at all levels, and adopts a communication method appropriate for the listener or audience.* Experience of effective staff management and objective setting, performance management (one-ones, appraisals, feedback).* Experience of co-ordinating curriculum planning for a childcare and early education setting.* Pro-active, enthusiastic and self motivated.* Ability to remain calm under pressure.* Emotionally resilient and able to handle competing demands.* Able to work on own initiative.* Demonstrates professionalism in approach to managing all issues.* The ability to establish rapport and credibility with parents.* Experience of Problem solving.* Good customer awareness.* The ability to establish rapport and credibility with parents.* An ability to engage with parents/carers in respect of their own needs for advice, education and personal development.* Demonstrable and detailed knowledge of current legislation relevant to the Early Years.* A commitment to the Nursery’s programme.* Will be part of the teaching staff ratio.* Knowledge and use of Tapestry software desirable.Salary negotiable depending on experience.Job Types: Full-time, PermanentPay: £29,000.00-£34,000.00 per yearBenefits:* Additional leave* Company pension* Employee discount* On-site parking* Sick payWork Location: In person