Nursery Deputy Manager in Harrow on the Hill

We are seeking a Nursery Deputy Manager. Please only apply if you have a minimum level 3 childcare qualification alongside experience as a room leader or deputy. The role involves working primarily as room-based deputy. This role is full time, working 40 hours per week – working a variety of shifts between the hours of 8am-6pm offering at least one half day per week.

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum dependent on experience.

We offer:

• Competitive salary with an annual review
• 28 days holiday per year including, 5 days at Christmas, bank holidays and the remaining to take in your own time
• One extra day’s holiday per year increasing with each year of service
• Pension scheme
• Two paid staff training days per year
• Non-contact time provided each week during the nursery day to complete observations and update children’s framework
• In house training and opportunities to complete further qualifications
• Complimentary team building activities
• Time owed in lieu

Main Duties:

• Leading and working as part of a team to ensure the nursery runs smoothly and efficiently.
• Caring for all children and ensuring their personal and hygiene needs are met daily.
• Ensuring the children are happy, settled and content.
• Observing, assessing, and planning for the children’s individual needs, ensuring their development is continuously monitored and create opportunities for children to progress.
• Keeping up to date and informed of legislation in relation to early education and ensure that all paperwork is in keeping with the EYFS and Ofsted Requirements.
• Becoming familiarised with the nursery’s policies and procedures and working within these.
• Sharing creative ideas and willingly involving your team in decision making for the classroom e.g., activities/planning delegating tasks to your team to ensure your forming professional and friendly partnerships with parents and forming secure relationships with the children.

What we would ask from you:

• A minimum of Level 3 in Childcare or Montessori Diploma is essential.
• Previous experience of deputising in a nursery setting with children under the age of 5 is essential.
• Previous experience of working in a Montessori setting is desired but not essential.
• Being a positive role model to your team.
• An extensive knowledge of the current EYFS.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• To be passionate, motivated, have the ability to work well within a team and be able to adapt to a fun and inspiring way of working.
• Good ICT skills.

We take safeguarding very seriously and a current and clean Disclosure Barring Services (DBS) Certificate is essential. Applicants for posts within the setting are clearly informed that the positions are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Please apply with your CV and we will return to you within 3 working days.