Job Description

The Clapham Day Nursery & Pre-School SW8 3BW



Nursery Deputy Manager



Salary - 36,000 Per Annum



Hours Full Time -All Year Round



Looking for a Deputy Manager Role with Opportunities for Growth?



When applying for this amazing role, please make sure you do have a full and relevant level 3 in childcare and that you do have the right to work in the uk, as we do not offer sponsership.



We are seeking a Deputy Manager who is passionate and committed to supporting and developing a dedicated team of staff, driving quality standards, and ensuring that every child receives the care and education they need to thrive.



At The Clapham Day Nursery & Pre-School, we are committed to providing a nurturing and stimulating environment where children can learn, grow, and develop to their fullest potential. We believe in fostering curiosity, creativity, and independence through a child-centered approach to learning. As part of our growing team, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the highest standards of care and education are delivered to the children and families we serve.



Are you passionate about early years education and dedicated to making a real impact? If you're looking for a Deputy Manager position with the potential to grow into a Nursery Manager role, we want to hear from you!



Why Join Us?



At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

Annual Leave:

Starting at 24 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidays

Discounts:

75% off nursery fees for our team member's

Wellbeing:

Confidential employee assistance helpline available

Development:

Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your career growth

As a Deputy Manager, you will:

Ensure the safety and wellbeing of every child, staff, parent, and visitor at all times.



Understand and ensure that the requirements of the statutory framework for the EYFS are met throughout the nursery.



Assist in managing the acceptance and administration of medication and ensure care plans are thorough and up to date for children or staff with health conditions.



Ensure that all children receive stimulating and purposeful experiences, environments and resources that are appropriate to their age and stage of development.



Promote respect and credibility for this position through effective communication skills, impartiality, and consistency.



Inspire staff team with creative ideas and new challenges with aim to achieve outstanding practice.



Maintain accurate records and accounts relating to children and staff on EyMan system and on file.



Undertake any other duties to ensure the smooth running of the nursery and safety and wellbeing of children, staff, and families.



Duties and responsibilities in this job description are not exhaustive or restrictive, changes and other duties relevant to this post may be added.

Requirements and Skills for Nursery Deputy Manager:

Full and relevant Level 3 in Childcare qualification - Essential



Over 1 years' experience of working in Early Years - Essential



Sound knowledge of the statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements - Essential



Over 1 years' experience of working in a management position - Desirable.



Level 5 qualification in Childcare and/or Management and Leadership - Desirable



Experience of successfully passing an Ofsted inspection to good or outstanding - Desirable



Right to work in the UK-Vaild Passport or Settled or Pre-Settled under the EU settlement Scheme.



All perks are pro-rota for part time staff and subject to successful completion of probationary period. These perks may be subject to further conditions and can be withdrawn or reviewed at the discretion of the company

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty.



The Clapham Day Nursery & Pre-School is part of the Family First Group where we take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within the Family First Group.