We're looking for an experienced and passionate Assistant Manager for our beautiful Nurserytime setting in Low Fell.
Responsibilities:
* Ensuring a high standard of physical, personal, emotional, social and intellectual education and care for all children in the nursery.
* To ensure all children are safeguarded and their welfare and safety promoted.
* Supervision of and support to the team members within the nursery, thereby implementing high standards of quality practices.
* The day-to-day management of the nursery including quality improvement, marketing and administration (in the absence of/assisting the Nursery Manager)
Responsible to Nursery Manager/responsible for in the Absence of the Nursery Manager
Main Duties
* To promote the aims and objectives of the nursery
* To promote the high standards of the nursery at all time to parents, staff and visitors
* To ensure provision of high standards of physical, personal, social and emotional care
* To spearhead 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
* To lead a team of professional workers and to ensure good practices at all times
* To plan and organise staffing schedules and holiday rotas to ensure adequate staffing levels are maintained in accordance with Ofsted guidelines and nursery procedures
* To be aware of and act in accordance with legislation, good practice, nursery policies and procedures
* To adhere to, and support all team members to understand and follow, the legal requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage
* To follow and support staff to understand and implement the EYFS
* To be responsible for all nursery staff, students and voluntary workers. Supervising and supporting all members of the nursery team in their day-to-day duties induction, appraisals and reviews, training development, individual supervisions and discipline
* Ensuring that all staff have an up-to-date enhanced DBS
* Supporting all team members to work in partnership with parents/carers and other family members
* Overseeing the efficient upkeep and maintenance of the building and grounds, stock of equipment, furnishings and fittings
* Being responsible for administrative duties associated with management of the facility, e.g. maintaining records on the children and their families, maintaining an inventory, keeping personnel records
* Being responsible for the collection and recording of fees together
* Co-ordinating and chairing staff meetings as appropriate including agendas and minutes
* Establishing and maintaining effective communication links with other agencies regarding trainee placements and supervising accordingly
* Establishing and maintaining effective communication links
* marketing and advertising the nursery as necessary to ensure the nursery runs to its full capacity
* To investigate the development and implementation of systems to monitor and record child development
* To be responsible for the overall health and safety standards within the nursery and ensuring staff compliance and awareness, including training where appropriate
* To oversee that the agreed high standards of hygiene and cleanliness are maintained at all times
* To ensure the provision of a high-quality environment to meet the needs of individual children regardless of any disabilities, family backgrounds or medical history
* To provide all team members with the support and resources required for the early identification and intervention for children with possible special needs
Our ideal candidate will possess the following:
* Hold a Level 3 childcare or above qualification
* Hold a Level 2 Maths qualification or achieve one within two years of starting the position
* Have a proven track record and at least 2 years' managerial experience
* Possess an excellent knowledge of OFSTED requirements and had experience of inspections
* Have a real love and drive for working with and educating children
* Hold relevant Safeguarding Qualifications
* Be happy to up-skill and improve their own learning and that of others
* Believe in a strong Parent Partnership in order to provide cohesive learning to our children
* Be highly organised with great time management skills
If you feel you are suitable for this role please feel free to get in touch today.
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Pay: £12.70 per hour
Benefits:
* Company events
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* Free parking
Work Location: In person