Deputy Manager

Overview £ £16.85ph

We are seeking a Deputy Manager to join our team in overseeing the daily operations of our nursery, particularly within the baby rooms. The ideal candidate will have leadership skills, able to work in a busy environment, a passion for caring for babies, toddlers and preschoolers and a strong committed to safeguarding children.

Purpose of post

• To work under the direction of the Manager and deputise for him/her as and when required
• To ensure all children are safeguarded and their welfare and safety is promoted
• To support the aims and objectives of the nursery and assist the Manager in the organisation of a high-quality establishment for children from birth to five
• To provide high standards of care and early learning – to include the monitoring and review of provision, this includes providing a safe, caring environment to enable the personal, emotional, social and educational development of children, through individual attention and group activities
• To support the team in order to provide an enabling environment in which all individual children can play, learn and develop
• To direct and support and train staff as agreed by the Manager

Responsible to

Nursery Manager

Main duties

• To promote the aims and objectives of the nursery
• To promote the high standards of the nursery at all times to parents, staff and visitors
• To assist the Manager in showing parents around the nursery facilities and sending out information
• To ensure the provision of high standards of physical, personal, social and emotional care
• To provide a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care for all children in the nursery.
• To lead a team of professional workers and to ensure good practice at all times
• To follow the nursery safeguarding procedure to ensure all children are kept safe, well and secure and ensure all team members are able to do the same
• To assist the Manager in setting and implementing objectives and policy for the nursery
• To assist with the planning and organisation of staffing schedules and holiday rotas to ensure adequate staffing levels are maintained in accordance with Ofsted and nursery procedures
• To assist with the implementation of administrative procedures involved with registration, place allocation, and other related matters
• To assist with the development and implementation of systems to monitor and record child development
• To assist with the preparation and maintenance of materials and equipment
• To be responsible for the health and safety standards appropriate for the needs of young children and ensuring staff compliance and awareness
• To ensure high standards of hygiene and cleanliness are maintained at all times
• To ensure the provision of a high-quality environment to meet the needs of individual children regardless of any disabilities, family backgrounds or medical history
• Support all team members with the early identification and intervention for children with possible special needs and give physical, emotional, intellectual guidance as appropriate
• To ensure confidentiality of all information received and shared
• To assist with staff development and training
• To support staff with the implementation of Montessori curriculum across all age group, planning, preparing the environment and demonstrate how to present the activities to children.
• To support the effective interview and selection process as required
• To fully support the induction of new team members
• Support the appropriate supervision meetings/processes in conjunction with the Manager
• Feed into appraisals, target setting and nursery operations as deemed appropriate by the manager
• Attend nursery management meetings and feed appropriate information back to the wider team
• To assist the Manager in the supervision of training of students in placement within the nursery
• Liaise with parents, other family members and staff to help ensure that the particular needs of children are met and that parental choice is considered in terms of care given
• To liaise with outside agencies as required
• Assist the Manager with the efficient upkeep and maintenance of the building and grounds, stock of equipment, furnishings and fittings
• Maintaining staff awareness of the fire evacuation procedures in accordance with the code of practice
• To be involved in activities, e.g. training, planning meetings, weekly staff meetings, parents evening, fundraising events etc.
• To deputise for the Manager in his/her absence
• To carry out activities for children and parents, cover staff and actively work in the rooms with children
• To undertake such other duties and responsibilities of an equivalent nature as may be determined from time-to-time by the Manager.

Person Specification

The specification outline the knowledge, skills, training and experience required by the successful applicant in order to carry out the role. For example:

Attributes

Criteria

How identified

(i.e. at what stage)

Rank

(Essential/Desirable)

Education and training

1. Degree in Early Years or similar. E

2. Montessori Diploma/Experience D

3. English and Maths. E

4. Valid paediatric first aid qualification D.

5. Basic food hygiene certificate D.

6. Valid safeguarding/child protection certificate D.

7. Experience in a managerial role in a nursery setting D.

8. Experience of working with young babies. E.

9. Knowledge of EYFS, record keeping and Ofsted Handbook.

General and special knowledge

1. Knowledge of the Children Act (2004)/Childcare Act E.

2. Knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (England)) Framework. E.

3. Knowledge of child development E.

4. Ability to communicate well with adults and children

5. To be able to demonstrate the ability to work as part of a team

6. Ability to write legibly

7. Good presentation skills

8. Computer literate

9. Good organisational skills

10. Demonstrate creative ability.

11. Ability to work in a way that promotes safety and well being of children, young people, other member of the staff and visitors

Any additional factors

1. Understanding of equal opportunities

2. Awareness of health and safety and practical hygiene issues

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £15.90-£16.85 per hour

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee discount

Education:

• Bachelor's (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person