Deputy Manager

Description:

Nursery Deputy Manager
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Deputy Manager to join our wonderful team. Tomberries is a lovely private home-from-home setting with a brand new unit catering for up to 60 children aged 12months-5 years old. The Nursery is open between the hours of 8:00am - 6.00pm.
Hours per week: 40hr per week, 51 weeks
Main duties & Responsibilities of Deputy Manager Role:
* To work under the direction of the nursery manager and deputise in the manager's absence.
* 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 5 years.
* Assist in the leading and implementing the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework.You will provide inclusive play and learning opportunities for all children attending the nursery.
* To be responsible for the Health and Safety standards appropriate for the needs of young children and ensuring staff compliance and awareness.
* To provide high standards of childcare and education - to include the monitoring and reviews of provision, this includes providing a safe, caring environment to enable the emotional, social and educational development of children, through individual attention and group activities.
* conducting and coordinating parent showarounds, parents evenings and workshops/events
* You will be responsible for assisting the Nursery Manager with curriculum planning, staffing levels and behaviour management.
* To assist with the implementation of administrative procedures involved with registration, place allocation, and other related matters.
* To be responsible for a group of key children including observations, assessment and individual planning
* To attend and contribute fully to staff meetings and training sessions outside working hours, as required
* To identify staff development and training needs
To be responsible for students on placement within the nursery.
* To ensure the provision of a high-quality environment to meet the needs of individual children from differing cultures and religious backgrounds, and stages of development.
* To liaise with outside professionals/agencies as and when required
* To ensure high standards of hygiene and cleanliness are maintained at all times
* To maintain the confidentiality of information at all times
* To undertake such other duties and responsibilities of an equivalent nature as may be determined from time to time by the nursery manager.
Requirements:
* Successful applicants will need a minimum level 3 early years education and childcare qualification or equivalent.
* Proven post-qualification experience in working in early education and childcare.Proven experience of line managing staff.
* Ability to help the Nursery Manager to manage the nursery's resources to ensure expenditure is in line with its budget.
* Ability to inspire people to deliver results and set clear objectives for self and team. Leading and managing the team in raising standards for the nursery.
* You will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check if your current certificate is not subscribed to the update service.
Key Benefits as Deputy Manager:
* 25% discount on childcare places
* Employer and employee contribution pension scheme
* Mental health wellbeing programme
* Regular access to internal and external learning and development opportunities £800 Employer training contribution
* Opportunities for development and progression
* Yearly team building events and dinners
* Other staff benefits including retail discounts/vouchers
* Please send your CV as soon as possible to discuss the opportunity available and to arrange an interview for as soon as you are available *
* This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS Certificate and Early Years references *
**Tomberries Nursery Ltd is an Equal Opportunities Employer **
Tomberries Nursery Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people