Job Description

Overview

We are seeking a friendly, committed and positive Deputy Manager to join our Kidz Family at Catterick, with a sense of humour, flexibility, and with a passion to develop in our growing Kidz Family Group.

Assistant Manager

To support the Setting Manager in the day-to-day running of the setting. Manage the setting and undertake managerial duties in the absence of the Setting Manager. To undertake additional leadership responsibilities, including Staff training To adhere to and follow all health and safety policies and procedures. To supervise relevant staff, volunteers, work experience and student placements on a daily, weekly and monthly basis. To contribute to and attend supervisions and staff appraisals that promote a culture of self-evaluation and reflective practice throughout the setting.. To attend, plan and run regular team meetings.

Adhere to and follow all of the setting's policies and procedures.

To attend additional training events and meetings as identified by the Setting Manager for training requirements.

To supervise, care for and protect the children from dangerous or harmful situations and enhance their general health, wellbeing and development.

To liaise with parents/carers about their children's needs, interests and progress through regular reports, meetings and communications.

To undertake any other duties as deemed necessary by the Setting Manager

To oversee and provide high standards of care within the setting in regards to the planning, delivery and monitoring of the curriculum, resources and environment in accordance with the children's individual needs and development.

To keep accurate and up-to-date records of the children and setting, including records of progress and any behavioural and developmental reports.

To liaise and work in partnership with external agencies (both statutory and voluntary) to support children within the setting as appropriate.

Deputy Manager Person Specification

( Essential )

Qualifications and Experience

A minimum of an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification

At Least 2 years' experience within an early years setting

Safeguarding and child protection training

EYFS welfare, learning and development requirements

Strong understanding of the EYFS curriculum

Knowledge and experience of OFSTED inspections

Knowledge and understanding of SEND

Ability to communicate confidently and professionally with a wide range of people

Good organisation skills

Ability to prioritise workload and delegate appropriately

Promote and portray the setting's aims positively

Deal with conflict in an appropriate manner

Be reflective and evaluative

Work under pressure

Ability to lead and motivate a team

(Desirable )

2 years' experience within a managerial or leadership role

Basic food hygiene certificate

Paediatric first aid qualification completed within the last three years

The use of ICT to effectively support the teaching and learning and to monitor children's progress An understanding of leadership and management

This post will require an enhanced dbs or proof of being on the update service, and suitability work references for working with children.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 14.30 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 37.5 per week

Benefits:

Company pension
Work Location: In person