Job Description

A forward thinking and dynamic group is looking to recruit a temporary Deputy Manager at our independent long-standing nursery. The role is split 75:25 between the room and the office.

Key Responsibilities:

In addition to in-room practice, the successful candidate will be engaged with:

Activity Planning - develop and implement engaging and educational activities Observations - conduct and document child and peer-to-peer observations Maintain and update child reports and our online learning journal (Tapestry) Parent consultations - arrange and conduct regular child progress meetings Displays on site - update, review, refine Lunch Club management - oversee and supervise this session to enhance its enjoyability and experience for the children Nursery stock management - maintain and manage stock lists, shopping lists for teaching resources and other materials, and ensure adequate supplies Relationship management - foster and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders On site monitoring - monitor and and report on-site operational aspects such as utilities Provision Liaison - coordinate with Head Office regarding on-site needs such as uniform Ofsted-readiness - assist Manager in preparing for inspections, including updates to the EYFS framework

Requirements:

The successful candidate would need to be at least Level 3 qualified in Early Years education, with 3 years of senior leadership experience. Strong organisational and leadership skills Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Self-motivator who can step into the shoes of the manager seamlessly. DSL and SENCO. Ability to work freely in the UK without sponsorship.
Benefits:

Salary of between 26,000-29,000

Performance related discretionary bonuses

We operate above legal ratios so there is always free resource available for support

We operate 20+bank holidays as annual leave

Professional and personal development - our ethos is to employ the best-in-class talent and provide them with best-in-class tools and resources to be able to deliver the incredibly high standards of care and education within our nursery

Opportunity to grow from managing one setting to multiple over the long term as a part of a growing and ambitious group

Paid inset days including staff training, team building and staff social

Company wide staff socials through the year, fully funded

Heavily discounted childcare, up to 75% off

Safeguarding Statement

Bo Peep are committed to Keeping children safe; therefore, it is necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record Disclosure and Barred check to be undertaken.?All posts involving direct contact with children and vulnerable adults are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.?However, amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 & 2020) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected'. These are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account.??All?candidates will be asked to provide details of all unspent convictions, you may be asked for further information about your criminal history during the recruitment process.? If your application is successful, this self-disclosure information will be checked against information from the Disclosure & Barring Service before your employment commences. Prior to the commencement of employment, the candidate must satisfy all safeguarding criteria as set by the Company. This is subject to alteration and no compromises will be made in this regard. The Company holds the final right to provide employment and will singularly deem a candidate either suitable or unsuitable to work in a high priority environment with children.

This position offers the opportunity to lead a dynamic team in providing high-quality care for young children. If you are passionate about early childhood education and have the necessary skills, we invite you to apply for the Nursery Deputy Manager - Wraparound Care role.

Full time, permanent staff:

Term Time (36 weeks) 15.30-18.30 and Wraparound (15 weeks) 07.30-18.30.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 26,000.00-29,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Childcare Company events Company pension Employee discount Gym membership Transport links
Experience:

Nursery: 5 years (preferred) Key Children: 2 years (required) EYFS: 3 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Level 3 Early Years (required) DBS Update Service (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Deputy Manager - Wraparound