Job Description

Deputy Nursery Manager

JOB SPECIFICATION

Blossoms on the Lane is currently recruiting a Deputy Manager.

The Nursery offers high quality full day care for children aged 0 to 5 years. Open 7.00am-6.00pm 51 weeks of the year.

We are looking for a passionate & enthusiastic individual with drive and ambition, to share their vision.

The nursery is heavily supported by the curiosity approach to learning, with an emphasis on the natural world and what we can learn from the world around us.

Our Deputy Manager role is part room based and part office based, with specific roles delegated according to skills and abilities. The job is for 40 hours a week, across 5 days.

As a Deputy Manager you must be:

Confident and a self - starter with the ability to successfully lead a team in achieving the best outcome for children. Able to demonstrate a strong understanding of the nursery business, for example managing budgets and staffing levels accordingly. Demonstrate a thorough understanding of Ofsted requirements, having achieved good/outstanding Ofsted results. Someone who has successfully co-managed a nursery team and have a proven track record of achieving excellent standards of care and education. You will have excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to lead and inspire your team, providing support and guidance where needed. You will have outstanding customer service skills with a focus on setting your nursery apart from other local settings by providing exceptional services in all aspects of the business. You will be committed to continuous improvement in all aspects of the nursery and able to implement change when required.

Responsibilities will include:

To achieve and maintain high standards of care and education and overseeing the planning and implementation of the EYFS curriculum across all age groups.

To effectively lead and manage the staff including recruitment and retention, providing day to day guidance, training and support to all staff.

Ensuring child/staff ratios are adhered to at all times and that all daily checklists are completed on time and accurately, such as opening and closing the nursery, outdoor risk assessments, and all internal domestic areas checklists.

To keep abreast of current early childhood thinking/trends specifically related to the relevant curriculum. To assist in compiling policies and ensure all policies and procedures are implemented and adhered to at all time.

To implement an effective parent liaison program and to be influential in developing strong partnerships with parents, guardians and carers.

Experience in dealing with staff issues as they arise such as grievances, investigations, disciplinary matters, absence management and flexible working requests.

To hold the role of SENCO or Safeguarding lead within the setting.

Essential

: CACHE level 3, NVQ level 3, EYFS or equivalent
A minimum of 2-3 years post - qualifying experience in a full day care setting. Experience as an Assistant Nursery Manager or Deputy Manager Excellent organisational skills with the ability to work to deadlines and under pressure. Knowledge and experience of Ofsted standards, child development and EYFS. Excellent communication and IT skills. Strong people management skills. Pediatric first aid

Desirable

: Level 2 in leadership and management A higher level qualification in Early Years Childcare and education/childcare studies or equivalent safeguarding lead or SENCO qualifications familiar with on line learning journal systems, specifically Famly.

Blossoms on the Common has rigorous pre-employment checks. All our employees are required to have a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check returned and 2 satisfactory references in place before an offer can be formally confirmed.

We also expect our staff to be registered with the update service for the duration of their employment. This ensures we maintain our high standard of care provision.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 25,000.00-27,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person