The Deputy Nursery Manager and SENDCO post at Brighton and Hove City Council's Acorn Nursery, a Family Hub setting, is a one-year fixed-term cover for a secondment. The work centres on deputising for the Nursery Manager and leading SEND support, with a role in shaping inclusive access to the curriculum. The post is 23 hours a week and involves multi-agency working with health visitors, speech and language therapists and other specialist services. A level 3 early years qualification and experience of delivering the EYFS are essential.
What the job involves
- Support the Nursery Manager in the day-to-day running of the nursery
- Act as Nursery Manager in their absence, with all associated responsibilities
- Lead on SEND provision, ensuring children with additional needs receive appropriate support and intervention
- Work with SEND Lead Practitioners, families and external professionals to identify, assess and support individual needs
- Carry out observations, referrals and assessments, attend multi-agency meetings and contribute to support plans
- Develop partnerships with Health Visitors, Speech and Language Therapists, BHISS and EMAS
- Champion inclusive practice so all children can access and benefit from the curriculum
- Support implementation of the EYFS with a rich, engaging, child-centred learning environment
- Model outstanding pedagogy, including sustained shared thinking and high-quality interactions
- Support colleagues with observation, assessment, planning and tracking, and coordinate the key person system
- Mentor, coach and support staff development, and coordinate bank, agency staff, students and volunteers
- Contribute to the strategic direction of the setting and the development and review of policies and procedures
What’s required
Qualifications
- Minimum level 3 qualification in early years and childcare, or a full and relevant equivalent
Experience
- Experience of working with young children in an early years environment
- Experience of delivering the Early Years Foundation Stage
- Experience and commitment to meeting the individual needs of young children and their families
- Experience of providing care and education to children from a wide range of backgrounds, including those with special educational needs
- Experience of working with other professionals
Skills & knowledge
- Knowledge of SEND legislation and guidance, including the EYFS
- Knowledge of child protection and safeguarding procedures
- Knowledge of health and safety and food hygiene procedures and legislation
- Excellent communication skills
- Passion to learn and develop own knowledge, and commitment to high-quality care and learning
Checks & eligibility
- Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, as the post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974
What’s offered
- Paid days holiday each year plus bank holidays
- Full induction and training programme
- Support for further education and continued professional development
- Generous pension scheme
- Loans for bus travel or a bike, and deposit loans for rental properties, repaid from salary
- Staff discount scheme with local and national retailers
- Regular supervisions and appraisals
- Flexible working arrangements, agreed with the manager
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
