Room-based Deputy Manager in Romford

Room-Based Deputy Manager Job Specification (Romford Area)

While professional experience and qualifications are key for this role, make sure to check you have the preferable soft skills before applying if required.

Role: Room-Based Deputy Manager

Location: Romford

Contract: Full-Time

Qualification: Full and relevant Early Years Level 3 (Minimum)

Primary Purpose

To support the Nursery Manager and Room Leader in the daily running and management of a designated room, ensuring the highest standards of care, education, and practice are consistently maintained in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and nursery policies.

Key Responsibilities

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Leadership & Supervision: Act as the Deputy to the Room Leader, providing supervision and direction to the room team. Take full responsibility for the room in the absence of the Room Leader.

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Curriculum Implementation: Drive the effective implementation of the EYFS curriculum, ensuring high-quality planning, observations, and assessments are carried out for all children.

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Quality Assurance: Monitor and evaluate practice within the room, ensuring all safeguarding, health and safety, and nursery policies are adhered to.

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Team Development: Support staff development through mentoring, role-modeling best practice, and contributing to performance reviews.

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Parent Partnership: Maintain strong and professional communication with parents/carers regarding their child\’s progress and daily life in the nursery.

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Administration: Assist with administrative duties related to room management, staff deployment, and maintaining accurate child records.

Essential Requirements

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Full and relevant Early Years Level 3 qualification (or higher).

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Proven experience working in a supervisory or leadership role within a nursery setting.

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In-depth knowledge of the EYFS framework, statutory requirements, and current safeguarding procedures. xiskglj

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Excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills.

Salary is negotiable