Job Description

Deputy Manager

Job description

Bows & Arrows runs seven nurseries, all located in the town of Ipswich, Suffolk. We are an established, reputable, not-for-profit company who are looking to recruit a Deputy Nursery Manager for Buttons and Bows Nursery on Aster Road, Chantry. Buttons and Bows is an 'Outstanding' rated nursery with 72 places for babies, toddlers, and preschool aged children. Reporting to the Nursery Manager, you will help lead a team of approximately 26 practitioners and ensure excellent outcomes for children attending the nursery. This team includes a group of skilled and knowledgeable educators, with strong teaching practices, 3 talented Senior Early Years Educators, 1 family support practitioner and 1 SENDCo working across the setting.

We are particularly looking for an individual to focus on expanding, developing and maintaining our high quality of teaching and learning. We would like someone to work alongside the manager to drive quality through the setting to continue to provide exceptional outcomes for children in our care

Some of your tasks will include -

Supporting the Nursery Manager with the planning, delivery and monitoring of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework. Working with the Nursery Manager to be compliant with legislation, company policy & procedure. Acting as the person in charge and the dedicated person for Safeguarding in the Manager's absence. Leading a team of practitioners with day-to-day tasks such as, absence, holidays, training, performance & supervisions. Completing room and peer observations and mentoring and coaching staff Suggesting, planning and supporting delivery of projects for improvement Working directly within rooms to support room leaders and children Administrative tasks
You must hold at least a?level 3?qualification in early years and have a solid understanding of the following -

The theory of child development Content of the Early Years Framework Age & stage appropriate behaviours Safeguarding SEN Health & Safety in relation to a setting & its risk assessments
We would love to talk with anyone who feels they could excel in this role at Buttons and Bows by mentoring a team of exceptional educators and by providing an environment where children make substantial progress.

Sounds interesting, but not sure about applying? Why not get in touch to have an informal chat about the role. We're a friendly bunch! We are happy to answer questions and support applicants, wherever possible.

For the right candidate, we are willing to consider alternative hours to the ones posted.

Full available upon request.

Please Note:?We will be interviewing on a rolling basis and encourage applicants to apply without the delay.

We are committed to the safeguarding of all children in our care - you will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check, if your application is successful

Job Types: Full Time, Permanent

Salary: 14.55 per hour

Expected hours: Up to 30 hours per week working all year round

Benefits:

Additional leave Casual dress Childcare Employee discount Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Sick pay
Schedule:

Monday to Friday No weekends
School type:

Day nursery
Work Location: In person

Application deadline:

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 14.55 per hour

Benefits:

Additional leave Company pension Free parking Sick pay
Work Location: In person