Job Description

We are proud to be an award winning Nursery and we are looking for an outstanding Deputy Manager to join our beautiful Somerset Road Nursery in Laindon.

Deputy Manager Responsibilities and Duties:

To deliver and ensure a high standard of learning, development and care for children aged 0-5 years. To develop partnerships with parents/carers to increase involvement in their child's development. To support the manager when based in the office and deputise in the managers absence. To support the manager in the day to day running of the nursery To develop partnerships with parents/carers to increase involvement in their child's development. To support the room you are based in and oversee the floor practice by staff. To ensure that your room is a safe environment for children, staff and others. To ensure responsibility for the effective daily running of your room To have a sound knowledge of Company policies, procedures and expectations To act as an excellent role model to the staff team being able to showcase high quality practice in all areas To take responsibility for excellent hygiene, health and safety and security practice within the nursery. To support your room team in planning and providing appropriate daily activities in line with guidance from the EYFS To uphold the highest level of safeguarding practice and ensure company policies and procedures are adhered to at all times To manage and supervise observation, assessment and planning within your room, ensuring all children are making progress To work with outside professionals where required To work closely with parents and create trusting relationships with all families

Requirements and Qualifications:

Minimum level 3 in early years or equivalent Knowledge of the Early Years Sector Good standard of English and Maths at GCSE A-C or equivalent 2 years or more experience of working in a nursery or similar environment Experience of being a room manager or managing a small team Excellent working knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage and current Ofsted framework

Benefits:

Nursery Practitioners will be part of a family run business with a positive, friendly outlook. Ongoing CPD and training, including baby training, safeguarding, ENCO and SEND First Aid training as standard Competitive and individually rewarding rates of pay, depending on experience and qualification. Progression through recognised training 28 days paid holiday with opportunity's to earn an additional 3 paid days annual leave Your birthday will be an additional annual leave day after 1 year of service Staff Incentives and discounts with local and national businesses Staff social events and occasions Pension Scheme Many other rewards throughout the year Bespoke curriculum exclusive to Munchkins
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 31,990.40 per year

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Dunton Fields deputy manager