Deputy Nursery Manager

Join our nurturing team where you will play a vital role in shaping young minds during their most formative years.

Role Overview

• Support the Nursery Manager in the leadership and management of the EYFS department, with specific responsibility for:

• Assisting the Nursery Manager in overseeing the Holiday Club provision, including planning, registers, costings, providing information to parents, producing flyers and materials to attract new pupils, preparing resources, acting as main point of contact on Holiday Club matters during the holiday period, and providing supervision during Holiday Club as required.
• Conducting viewings for prospective parents as required.
• Maintaining accurate medical records, administering medicine in accordance with school policies and communicating with parents.
• Carrying out supervisions and observations on relevant staff, assisting with development and implementation of the EYFS Statutory Framework.
• Acting as room leader, ensuring delivery of the EYFS curriculum alongside colleagues.
• Carrying out supervision until 6pm on required days, ensuring ratios are always correct.
• Acting as qualified Paediatric First Aider when required.
• Assisting in the planning and provision of a caring and stimulating environment that celebrates diversity and provides equal opportunities for all children.
• Establishing and maintaining positive relationships with children and their families.
• Enhancing outdoor learning opportunities.
• Completing daily risk assessments for the EYFS department building and classrooms, overseeing and carrying out the risk assessment process and advising staff where appropriate.
• Supporting and advising staff with their practice, completing paperwork, reports, use of the Family app, and any other staff issues where required.
• Assisting the Nursery Manager to ensure that all information presented to parents and displays throughout the building are up to date and reviewed regularly.
• Acting as named Deputy in the department when required.
• Carrying out the role of Deputy DSL with specific Holiday Club DSL responsibilities, under direction of the school's DSL.
• Responding to parental requests for uniform and equipping new pupils with uniform as required.
• Working effectively as part of a team.
• Working within the agreed framework of policies and procedures set out within the school.
• Supporting students and volunteers on placements.
• Assisting in the management of material resources.
• Assisting with record keeping, photocopying, administration and general filing.
• Assisting with classroom displays.
• Promoting the use of ICT in all aspects of teaching and learning.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the nursery manager in the day-to-day running of the setting.
• Lead and supervise staff to ensure a high standard of teaching and care.
• Lead and implement the nursery curriculum and EYFS Planning, quality improvement and room organisation.
• Act as deputy safeguarding lead.
• Build strong relationships with children, parents and staff.
• Oversee health and safety, risk assessment and staff training.
• Step in as manager in their absence.
• Support during regulatory visits such as Ofsted.
• Cover the nursery manager's annual leave and absence.

Requirements

• Level 5/6, Degree, Teacher Status.
• Managing or Deputy in a day nursery: 2 years (required).

Working Hours

• Term Time only Monday - Friday 7.30am - 2pm Half hour break per day unpaid.

Salary & Benefits

• Pay: £20,000.00-£22,000.00 per year.
• Free parking.
• On-site parking.
• Sick pay.

Job Type

• Permanent.
• Work Location: In person.

Education

• GCSE or equivalent (preferred).

Experience

• Nursery: 3 years (preferred).
• Childcare: 3 years (preferred).
• Management: 1 year (preferred).

Licence/Certification

• Driving Licence (preferred).

Work Location

• In person.