Deputy Nursery Manager

Do you have a genuine passion for nurturing the youngest learners? WMC Training is seeking a dedicated Deputy Manager to join a vibrant nursery in Horsham. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the early development of babies within a stimulating and safe setting. Your expertise in early years education will enable you to create captivating learning experiences that nurture their social, emotional, and cognitive growth. The ideal candidate will bring substantial experience working with babies (0-18 months) and a palpable enthusiasm for supporting their unique developmental journey.

Qualifications:

• Holding a Level 3 or higher qualification in childcare is a must.

You will be a collaborative team member, equally capable of taking initiative, and adept at planning enriching activities. As a dedicated key person, you will also have the rewarding responsibility of monitoring and supporting your own group of children.

Duties:

• Ensure that all company policies and procedures are adhered to by all staff.
• Promote a high standard of quality within the nursery, including practice, environment and resources to meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.
• Ensure appropriate planning and assessment is in place and is accurately maintained by all staff.
• Support the development of good practice in relation to special educational needs and inclusion.
• Provide leadership and support to all staff to enable them to establish and maintain professional positive working relationships with both colleagues, parents and carers.
• Deploy staff effectively to ensure the required standards are maintained.
• Ensure the effective implementation of the company’s key person system throughout the nursery.
• Ensure that all children are kept safe and that staff are confident to follow safeguarding procedures.
• Implement and support others in delivering the EYFS in line with current practice and guidelines.
• Support the implementation of a child centred curriculum.
• Develop and maintain professional working relationships with relevant outside agencies.
• Create and maintain a culture of self-evaluation and reflective practice throughout the nursery.
• Identify, address and support individual training needs and self-development such as supervisions and appraisals.
• Manage staff and running costs.
• Facilitate inspections by regulatory bodies and implement any recommendations.
• Be responsible for all administrative duties associated with the nursery, including maintaining children’s records, ordering equipment and keeping personnel files.

Candidate Requirements:

• Must have held a Deputy Nursery Management or similar senior position before.
• Minimum full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification.
• Designated Safeguarding Lead.
• Safer Recruitment training.
• Paediatric First Aid.
• Food and Hygiene Level 2.
• Ability to write reports and keep clear and accurate records.
• Ability to write clear objective observations.
• Excellent working knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage.
• Excellent knowledge of the current Early Years Inspection Framework and Welfare Requirements.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £30,000.00-£33,000.00 per year

Benefits: Private medical insurance, Unlimited paid holidays

Schedule: Day shift, Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person