Nursery Deputy Manager

Management

14 September 2024111 views

Do you hold a Level 3 Childcare, NVQ or equivalent Childcare qualification?.....
Do you shine when being a part of children’s learning and development, making a difference by helping to create a fun and nurturing environment. If so, read on…….

Want to join our team?
We are looking for a driven and hard working Deputy Manager. This role will support and assist the Manager in overseeing the daily operations of a nursery, ensuring the provision of high-quality childcare services. Your role involves managing staff, maintaining a safe and nurturing environment for children, and liaising with parents and external stakeholders This will require an informed understanding of statutory requirements and best practice for childcare. It is important that we are compliant at all times; relevant action must be taken and resolved.

Duties
· To ensure a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care and development for children in the Nursery.
· To give support to personnel within the Nursery and provide an excellent facilitator between management and staff.
· Overall management responsibility for the Nursery in the absence of the Manager.
· Assist the Manager in providing effective day to day management of the Nursery/Floor.
· Assist the Manager in setting and implementing objectives for policy for the Nursery within the framework of the EYFS.
· Assist the Manager in planning the training strategies for staff and apprentices.
· To be responsible for the supervision of staff, identifying their learning needs and advise key-staff of these.
· In conjunction with the Manager, to formulate, operate and evaluate a yearly programme of activities that is suitable to the age range of children.
· To assist the Manager in promoting Equal Opportunities throughout the Nursery.
· To work alongside the parents/carers of special needs children to achieve full integration within the Nursery and offer support and relevant developmental opportunities.
· Liaise with and support parents/carers and other family members.
· Liaise with the Local authority and other professionals associated with the Nursery.
· Work alongside the Manager and staff team to ensure that the philosophy behind the Nursery is fulfilled.
*Duties and responsibilities in this job description are not exhaustive or restrictive, changes and other duties relevant to this post may be added.

Experience
Minimum level 3 qualification in Children and Young People’s Workforce Early Years qualification.
Minimum 3 years of post-qualified experience working in a Preschool/Nursery setting with 0-5 year olds and demonstrate at least the following:
(a) Good working knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage and current Ofsted statutory guidance.
(b) Awareness and understanding of the regulations relating to early years’ education.
(c) Awareness of purposeful planning for children in childcare settings.
· Experience working in a managerial/senior position.

What we offer:
· We want you to love working for us – refer a friend to work with us too and you’ll receive up to £300!
· 28 days paid holiday (Inclusive of Bank Holidays and Christmas Closure).
· Paid training x2 days per year, free accredited online training working with Noodle now and Personal Development fund of up to £300 per year
· Termly staff performance reward scheme: Gym membership, Shopping vouchers, Spa Treatments, etc
· Employee Assistance Programme providing free confidential help and advice from housing/land lord issues, debt management and bereavement. This service is also available to your partner and children who live with you.
· Free Paediatric First Aid training through accredited provider
· Annual staff bonding day and Christmas dinner funded by the nursery
  • Experience
    Not required
  • Employment
    Full-time
  • Schedule
    Monday - Friday

pin icon31 East Dulwich Grove, SE22 8PW, London

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Supervisor ManagerLondon

Children’s Nursey (0-5year olds) • 11-50 Employees

Hiring on JOB TODAY since April, 2016

EDG Nursery is an Ofsted rated ‘Good’ setting based in the heart of East Dulwich Grove, London SE228PW. We cater for 0-5years and are set in a spacious Georgian building with good opportunities of training and career development.

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