Deputy Nursery Manager
hace 2 días
Tunbridge Wells
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior Deputy Manager to support the Manager in the daily operations of a beautiful nursery in Ellesmere Port. Like the look of this opportunity Make sure to apply fast, as a high volume of applications is expected Scroll down to read the complete job description. The ideal candidate will possess strong management and leadership skills, with a genuine passion for early childhood education and working with children. This role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to a nurturing environment where children can thrive, while supporting the management team in delivering high-quality childcare services. The Senior Deputy Manager will play a vital role in ensuring smooth nursery operations, maintaining compliance with regulations, and fostering a positive atmosphere for both staff and children. Duties • Assist the Manager in overseeing the daily running of the nursery, • Support staff in delivering engaging and developmentally appropriate activities for children, • Lead by example in maintaining high standards of childcare, safety, and hygiene, • Supervise and mentor team members, providing guidance and support to ensure effective teamwork, • Communicate effectively with parents, carers, and external agencies regarding children's progress and centre policies, • Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, policies, and procedures relating to early childhood education and childcare, • Organise staff rotas, training sessions, and ongoing professional development programmes, • Assist in managing administrative tasks such as record keeping, reporting, and budgeting, • Support recruitment processes by participating in interviews and onboarding new staff members, • CACHE Level 3, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent., • Excellent knowledge of health and safety legislation., • Excellent knowledge of the EYFS., • Knowledge of the new Ofsted inspection framework., • Excellent organisational skills with the ability to work to targets and deadlines., • Good time management skills., • Excellent communication skills., • Strong management/leadership skills., • Knowledge and understand of equal opportunities / SENCO etc., • Previous relevant management experience. As a specialist Childcare agency, we believe that we can only be as successful as our candidates and employees. xrnqpay That is why we invest 100% in each and every candidate who registers with us and value all the work carried out by our team.