Job Description

Join our nurturing team where you'll play a vital role in shaping young minds during their most formative years.

Role Overview

Reporting to: Nursery Manager

To support the Nursery Manager in the leadership and management of the EYFS department, with specific responsibility for:

Assist the Nursery Manager to include planning, registers, costings, providing information to parents, producing flyers and materials to attract new pupils, preparing resources. Conducting viewings for prospective parents as required Maintaining accurate medical records, administering medicine in accordance with school policies and communicating with parents Carrying out supervisions and observations on relevant staff, assisting with development and implementation of the EYFS Statutory Framework Acting as room leader, ensuring delivery of the EYFS curriculum alongside colleagues Carrying out supervision until 6pm on required days, ensuring ratios are always correct Acting as qualified Paediatric First Aider when required Assisting in the planning and provision of a caring and stimulating environment that celebrates diversity and provides equal opportunities for all children Establishing and maintaining positive relationships with children and their families Enhancing outdoor learning opportunities Completing daily risk assessments for the EYFS department building and classrooms, overseeing and carrying out the risk assessment process and advising staff where appropriate Supporting and advising staff with their practice, completing paperwork, reports, use of the Family app, and any other staff issues where required Assisting the Nursery Manager to ensure that all information presented to parents and displays throughout the building are up to date and reviewed regularly Acting as named Deputy in the department when required Responding to parental requests for uniform and to equip new pupils with uniform as required Working effectively as part of a team Working within the agreed framework of policies and procedures set out within the school Supporting students and volunteers on placements Assisting in the management of material resources Assisting with record keeping, photocopying, administration and general filing Assisting with classroom displays Promoting the use of ICT in all aspects of teaching and learning

Key Responsibilities

Support the nursery manager in the day to day running of the setting Lead and supervise staff to ensure a high standard of teaching and care Lead and implement the nursery curriculum and EYFS Planning, quality improvement and room organisation Office based and to lead the curriculum Act as deputy safeguarding lead Build strong relationships with children, parents and staff Oversee health and safety, risk assessment and staff training Step in as manager in their absence Support during regulatory visits such as Ofsted Cover the nursery managers annual leave and absence

Requirements

Level 3 or above, Degree, Teacher Status Deputy in a day nursery: 2 years (required)

Working Hours

Full Time only

The role will be full time, for 40 hours per week, between the hours of 7am and 6pm.There will potentially be the opportunity to work the 40 hours across 4 days, giving the candidate 3 days off per week

Salary & Benefits

Pay: 27,500.00-30,500.00 per year

Free parking On-site parking Sick pay
Job Type: Permanent

Work Location: In person

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 27,500.00-30,500.00 per year

Benefits:

Free parking On-site parking Sick pay
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:

Nursery: 3 years (preferred) Childcare: 3 years (preferred) Management: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person