Nursery Deputy Manager

We are currently looking for a Deputy Manager to work closely with the Manager of the nursery. Previous supervisory or deputy management experience is required for this post.

You need to have the skills to give support to the Manager as well as the rest of the team; you must be dedicated and passionate about working with children and their families to deliver an enhanced care and learning experience in a safe, happy and loving environment, with a sound knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage, Safeguarding & Welfare.

The desirable candidate will have excellent communication skills, the ability to work in partnership with parents and be able to manage, motivate and inspire The Wendy House team. Additionally, the candidate must be reliable, realistic, motivated and a creative thinker who has a good sense of humour.

Responsibilities include:-

· Supporting the manager with the overall day-to-day running of the nursery, as well as being responsible for some administrative duties.

· The ability to deliver an appropriate play- and fun-based Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum that enables children to make individual progress and to support other staff in doing so.

· Overseeing the delivery of the EYFS through inclusive practice, ensuring a high level of learning and development is achieved by all children attending the nursery.

· To undertake designated officer roles as directed.

· To undertake appraisals and supervisions

· The ability to communicate and work with other professionals and outside agencies in the local area for the benefit of children and families in order to support individual children, parents and the nursery team.

· Understand and work to nursery policies and procedures, including how to deal with child protection issues appropriately and how to respond to incidents, accidents, complaints and emergencies and assist in keeping all policies and procedures current and ensuring these are continually put into practice.

· To plan activities which ensure each child is working towards the early learning goals and support others in doing so

· To be a key person.

· To ensure records are properly maintained

· To liaise closely with parents/carers, informing them about the nursery and its curriculum, exchanging information about children’s progress and encouraging parents’ involvement.

· To help ensure the nursery meets Ofsted requirements at all times by keeping up to date with current Ofsted legislation and ensuring implementation and adherence to this legislation

· As an active team member, you will also be expected to meet individual children’s needs through observation, planning and assessment.

Please note this position is subject to satisfactory references being received and an enhanced DBS check.