Job Description

Assistant Manager

Are you an experienced early years practitioner who is passionate about early childhood care and education? Do you enjoy making a positive impact on the lives of young children?

Are you looking for the next step in your career?

As an integral part of the management team in our nursery you will be responsible for supporting the nursery manager and room seniors.

You will provide direction, guidance, leadership, expertise and enthusiasm while ensuring the nursery is a safe and nurturing environment for all children.

We are looking for a candidate who has a minimum 3 years' experience and holds a SQF level 4 Social Services and Young People (SCQF Level 9)

Your responsibilities will include -

A practical knowledge of and ability to apply all relevant curriculums in the nursery environment to the benefit of the children

Supervise and support staff to deliver the relevant curriculums and in their day to day duties

Lead and build a strong team in a busy setting

Know, review and create nursery policy

Strong knowledge of safeguarding, child protection values and whistle blowing policies

A good knowledge of observations, planning and future steps

Strong administrative skills

An ability to proficiently use a variety of computer programs including excel and word

Reconciliation of accounts and banking to ensure all accounts are up to date

Social media experience to best publicise the excellent care and experiences our children receive in the nursery

To build and maintain positive relationships with the parents/carers so that a positive partnership exists between nursery, the child and their family

Lead and run the nursery in the absence of the manager

This role requires someone who is resilient and not daunted by a busy early years environment. The ideal candidate will be nurturing, friendly and fair.

We offer a competitive salary, company pension, enhanced maternity pay, discounted childcare and more! (*terms & conditions apply)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From 30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Childcare Company events Company pension Employee discount Enhanced maternity leave On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: KNJun25