Room-Based Deputy Manager
hace 10 días
London
KEY DUTIES • Ensure all children are safe and engaged in stimulating, age-appropriate play and learning activities., • Manage the daily operation of your room, supporting other nursery services as needed., • Assist management in maintaining compliance with regulatory, safeguarding, and health and safety requirements., • Work collaboratively with the team to deliver high-quality care and education in line with EYFS and Ofsted standards., • Build strong relationships with parents to support childrens development and wellbeing., • Be flexible to support activities and services across other settings, including clubs and events., • Promote the nurserys vision with a focus on childrens progress and achievement., • Plan and prepare stimulating environments that reflect childrens interests and cultural backgrounds., • Act as a key person for a small group of children, tracking their progress and meeting individual needs., • Maintain up-to-date observations, assessments, and learning journals to support childrens development., • Collaborate with colleagues, professionals, and schools to support children and ensure smooth transitions., • Conduct daily risk assessments and ensure all areas are safe and tidy., • Maintain high standards of care, including dietary and personal care needs., • Assist with preparing and serving meals/snacks following hygiene guidelines., • Ensure all children receive rich, stimulating experiences tailored to their age and development stage., • Lead the team in implementing the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework effectively., • Maintain accurate and concise records of childrens achievements, progress, and identified targets to support ongoing development., • Document observations of each childs progress, highlighting achievements and next steps., • Follow the staff rota and lunch break schedule to ensure fair coverage and prevent understaffing., • Allocate regular time weekly to update learning journals and developmental records., • Support the management by ensuring all relevant data such as: administrative, finance and information relevant to parents are collated on a daily bases, • Identify efficiencies to ensure expenses are kept to a minimal., • Assist the manager in implementing all nursery policies consistently., • Oversee the safe administration of medication, ensuring compliance with the nurserys medicine policy and completion of all medical consent forms by parents., • Take responsibility for health, safety, and cleanliness across the nursery environment., • Conduct regular risk assessments and take necessary actions to reduce hazards., • Monitor child protection concerns and maintain accurate records of accidents and incidents., • Ensure effective waste removal and maintain high hygiene standards, including in bedding, nappy changing, and food preparation areas., • Enforce emergency and security procedures such as fire safety, child registration, and collection protocols., • Support management in maintaining an up-to-date inventory of all nursery resources., • Promptly address child protection, parent concerns, complaints, and accidents, working closely with nursery management to implement solutions., • Implement any OFSTED recommendations following inspections., • Ensure nursery menus are followed, fresh food is available, and food hygiene standards are maintained., • Monitor food orders to avoid excess and ensure costs are recovered from parents., • Ensure the nursery is well-equipped by managing timely orders., • Promote equal opportunities in all services regarding race, gender, culture, faith, and disability. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of babies, toddlers and young children. All staff are expected to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and provide satisfactory references before appointment. JBRP1_UKTJ
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