Deputy Nursery Manager
Job Overview: As Deputy Manager, you will play a pivotal role in providing exceptional care and learning experiences for children while ensuring a safe and supportive environment. You will work closely with the Nursery Manager to support the team and uphold outstanding practices in accordance with statutory frameworks.
Here's what you'll be doing:
- Assuming managerial responsibilities in the absence of the Nursery Manager, ensuring the smooth operation of the setting.
- Ensuring compliance with all policies, procedures, and practices to maintain high standards of care and safety.
- Understanding and implementing safeguarding and child protection policies and procedures effectively.
- Demonstrating sound knowledge of security procedures related to child drop-off and collection.
- Ensuring adherence to Data Protection Policy at all times.
- Leading, guiding, and supporting the implementation of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum across all age ranges.
- Planning learning objectives for children in line with the EYFS, fostering a stimulating learning environment indoors and outdoors.
- Developing strategies to improve staff practices and supporting them with training needs.
- Monitoring planning systems and staff knowledge, ensuring all mandatory paperwork is completed accurately.
- Facilitating working partnerships with parents/carers and promoting the setting to new and existing families.
- Supporting staff and children during inspections, implementing required changes as needed.
- Handling complaints and concerns in a professional manner and supporting the transition process effectively.
- Providing constructive feedback and delivering staff training to promote professional development.
- Maintaining clear and accurate records, including staff records and financial data management.
- Supporting recruitment processes and ensuring a balanced staff team through safe recruitment policies.
- Ensuring clear communication regarding managerial decisions to all staff members.
- Conducting staff personal development reviews and supervision when required.
- Ensuring adequate staffing levels and adherence to adult-to-child ratios at the start of each day.
- Overseeing and auditing all required administration and operational plans for effective and safe nursery operation.
- Preferably a Degree in childcare or minimum NVQ Level 3, or equivalent qualification.
- At least 5 years of post-qualifying experience, including 2 years managing and supervising staff in an early years setting.
- Strong knowledge and understanding of the EYFS curriculum, child protection procedures, and health and safety legislation.
- Excellent staff management skills with the ability to lead, inspire, guide, and motivate others.
- Proficiency in IT and computer software for financial purposes, record-keeping, and childcare management.
- Demonstrable commitment to personal and professional development to enhance performance in the role.
- All our nurseries are open from 7:30 AM to 6:30 PM daily, year-round, except for bank holidays and a week between Christmas and New Year.
- Staff uniform is provided, and all positions are subject to DBS checks and referencing.
- Health and Social Care qualifications are not considered full childcare qualifications for nursery staff ratios.
- Level 2 practitioners will have the opportunity to train up to Level 3.
- Additional benefits include discounted childcare, full induction with ongoing training and support, health and well-being support, gym membership, free uniform, bike to work scheme, additional day off for birthday, staff inset days, and paid Christmas event.
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