Nursery Deputy Manager

Location: E11 3DB
Salary: £34,910 to £38,750
Hours: 40
Contract Type : Permanent

About Us

Imagine a nursery setting filled with fun and learning, where curiosity blossoms and everyday feels like an adventure. At Harvey House Nurseries, that’s exactly what we do!

Our three nursery settings offer a supportive and inclusive environment that empowers our teams to create engaging educational spaces, where the children can flourish.

Your role as a Nursery Deputy Manager

We are lucky to have a large and engaging outdoor environment for our busy and well-resourced nursery in Leytonstone. We are well established, with wonderful parent partnerships, and are well known in our community for providing a caring and nurturing environment for our children.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, dedicated individual to work alongside the manager in a supernumerary role. You will collaborate to develop and enhance the children’s journey, as well as take part in nursery operations for a 60 place nursery.

As a Deputy Manager you will:

• Regularly monitor and review the provision and act as an agent of change to deliver high quality care and education at all times
• Take the lead with SEND at the nursery and be able to:
• Support staff in recognising additional needs and putting in place strategies that will help the child at nursery
• Carry out referrals, implement support plans, and liaise with professionals
• Resource the provision and ensure the resources are specific to each child
• The group manager will support you and will provide plenty of opportunities to train and upskill
• Fully understand the importance of procedures to follow regarding Safeguarding and Child Protection

Qualifications & Training:

• Minimum NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, higher level training desirable

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of childcare experience:
• Supervisory: 2 years (Required)
• Childcare:3years (Required)

Essential Knowledge and Training:

• Safeguarding, DSL, Child Protection
• Special Educational Needs and Disability training
• Early Years Foundation Stage
• Paediatric First Aid (retraining will be supported if your certificate has expired)
• Food Hygiene (minimum Level 2 - retraining will be given if your certificate has expired)
• Supervisions and/or Coaching and Mentoring experience

Staff benefits include:

• Comprehensive induction
• 2 staff rooms
• Supportive senior management team
• Reward and recognition bonus scheme
• Regular in-house and fully funded training for CPD
• Breakfast and treats provided for staff
• Vibrant, high-street location
• Close between Christmas & New year

All positions are subject to an enhanced DBS Check and 2 references being clear.

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