Deputy Manager

Staff Match are recruiting for a hands-on Deputy Manager to join a friendly nursery in Plaistow, Greater London. If you have good team building skills and a passion for early years and excellent knowledge of EYFS curriculum, we want to hear from you.

**Person Specification**:
NVQ level 3 Childcare qualification or equivalent

Experience of leading and motivating teams

Knowledge of EYFS Curriculum

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate (Desirable)

Paediatric First Aid (Desirable)

Minimum 1-year experience in a similar role**Some of the Deputy Manager responsibilities will include**:

- To support the Nursery Manager and maintain a safe a high standard of practice in accordance with the nurseries principles, policies and procedures.
- To deploy staff effectively to ensure the required standards are maintained
- To ensure all staff understand and comply with all nursery policy and procedures
- To lead the team and support in EYFS planning and ensure children’s development records are maintained
- To carry our regular staff supervisions and coordinate staff meetings
- To support the Nursery Manager with recruiting, inducting, supporting, training and appraising all staff to deliver high quality childcare practice
- To promote diversity and equal opportunity
- To work in partnership with parents forming caring and trusting relationships
- To ensure professionalism and confidentiality at all times

**Benefits**:
Training ongoing support and career development

To support the Manager in the effective recruitment with the appropriate skills, qualifications, experience and qualities