Job Description

At

Park School Nursery

we offer a thriving, stimulating setting which has been carefully designed to create welcoming spaces for our children aged 6 months to 4 years. As part of the Forfar Education family of schools and nurseries we strive to develop the children in our care to be confident, creative and interested in everything the world has to offer.

We are currently looking to recruit an enthusiastic, organised and motivated Deputy Manager to work full time as part of our dedicated and friendly nursery team. It is our vision to create a nursery full of smiles. We offer a rewarding working environment, encouraging our staff to continue their professional development and have an active input in the day to day running of the Nursery.

Key responsibilities will include:

Ensuring the children are safe at all times of the day Building positive and respectful partnerships with parents Commitment to the PARK values (Polite, Ambitious, Resilient & Kind) Be supportive of the continuous development of the nursery Always adhering to all policies and procedures and having a key role in the implementation and continual development of them Work in ratio across the nursery modelling best practice and supporting staff Co-ordinate the staff on a day-to-day basis and overseeing the care of the children Engage in high quality, in the moment extensions and observations Maintaining a high quality of care to all the children Upholding the team's collaborative approach to the running of the nursery Support the Nursery management team with rotas, annual leave bookings and administrative tasks
We fully appreciate the passion, hard work and commitment shown by our excellent team of nursery practitioners. In return, we offer competitive salaries and benefits including:

6.6 weeks annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays and a Christmas closure) A paid day off for your birthday Complimentary lunch, pudding and drinks No uniform, receiving an annual 100 clothing allowance Financial support for different forms of continual professional development, such as Level 3 qualifications, EYTT, Early Years degrees, Forest School training, Leadership etc. (Support also includes time to study and where appropriate mentors and one to one support network.) Company pension Paid sick leave Annual competitive pay rise On site well-being coach to help talk you through any work or home related issues Staff discount policy whose children are keen to attend the nursery and school 'Refer a friend' bonus scheme for any staff whose recommendations lead to a successful recruitment 10-year commitment bonus Social fun - join us for our termly staff social events including our annual Christmas party and our summer get together!
We are offering an in person,

full-time

and

permanent

position of

38 hours per week

, this will consist of 4 full days, 8am-6pm.

Hourly rate:

Ranging from 15 - 15.60 per hour dependent on qualification and experience.

You must hold a Level 3 or above full and relevant Early Years qualification. Level 6 desirable.

Park School Nursery is committed to safeguarding children and all candidates will be subject to rigorous safeguarding procedures including pre-employment checks with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 15.00-15.60 per hour

Benefits:

Company events Discounted or free food
Experience:

Nursery: 1 year (required) Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person