Job Description

The role of the Deputy Nursery Manager/ SENDCo is to support the Nursery Manager in providing professional leadership and management of the nursery and its staff and to support the Nursery Manager in the successful management of the day to day running of the nursery and deliver high quality standards of care and education for all children.

The successful candidate must hold a full and relevant level 3, or higher, in Early Years. SENDCo qualification would be desirable.

Adhere to all company policies and procedures

Ensure that all company policy and procedures are adhered to by all staff

Promote a high standard of quality within the nursery, including practice, environment and resources to meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage

Support the development of good practice in relation to special educational needs and inclusion

Provide leadership and support to all staff to enable them to establish and maintain professional positive working relationships with both colleagues, parents and carers

Deploy staff effectively to ensure the required standards are maintained

Ensure that all children are kept safe and that staff are confident to follow safeguarding procedures

Implement and support others in delivering the EYFS in line with current practice and guidelines

Develop and maintain professional working relationships with relevant outside agencies

Be fully aware of all emergency and security procedures

Support the Nursery Manager in ensuring the nursery remains compliant in respect of suitably trained and vetted staff with relevant qualifications

Support the Nursery Manager with recruiting, inducting, supporting, training and appraising all staff to deliver high quality childcare practice

Support the Nursery Manager in making sure all complaints/concerns are actively
resolved in a timely manner

Support the Nursery Manager with all administrative duties associated with the nursery, including maintaining children's records, ordering equipment and keeping personnel files

Undertake any other duties as reasonably requested by line manager

Assume additional management responsibilities as and when required

SENCO role Champion inclusion by identifying and supporting children with additional needs in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework. Implement and lead the nursery's SEN policy, ensuring compliance with the SEND Code of Practice and relevant legislation. Collaborate with families to provide guidance, support, and resources that empower parents in their child's development. Train and mentor nursery staff, ensuring they are equipped with the knowledge and strategies to support children with SEN. Liaise with external professionals, including therapists and educational psychologists, to create tailored support plans.
Monitor progress, evaluate interventions, and report on the effectiveness of SEN strategies

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 13.50 per hour

Expected hours: 39 per week

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 22/07/2025
Expected start date: 11/08/2025