Deputy Nursery Manager

Reports to: Nursery Manager
Working hours:

Shift basis between the hours of 7:30am-6:00pm
Monday - Friday
40 hours per week
Salary from £24,000.00 - £27,000.00 (Depending on skills and qualifications) Main responsibilities:

To deliver a high standard or learning, development and care for children aged 0-5 years
To deputise for the Nursery Manager
To be responsible for leading a room
To ensure the nursery environment is safe for children, staff and others
To be responsible for opening and closing the nursery when required
To develop partnerships with parents/carers to increase involvement in their child’s development Main activities:

To provide a safe, caring, stimulating educational environment, both indoors and outdoors, at all times.
To deliver an appropriate play based Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum that enables children to make individual progress and to support other staff in doing so
Maintain good relationships with staff to support the welfare of the team
To be enthusiastic, fun and engaging with children to promote excellent learning opportunities
To ensure the nursery meets Ofsted requirements at all times
To undertake designated safeguarding lead roles as directed.
To work with other professionals in the local area for the benefit of children and families
To understand and work to nursery policies and procedures, including how to deal with child protection issues appropriately and how to respond to incidents, accidents, complaints and emergencies
Work closely with the nursery managers to ensure the smooth running of day to day duties
To be a key person.
To ensure records are properly maintained
To liaise closely with parents/carers, informing them about the nursery and its curriculum, exchanging information about children’s progress and encouraging parents’ involvement.
To work in partnership with Managers to update and review the self-evaluation and improvement plan.
Check and maintain ratios across the nursery throughout the day
To be involved in out of working hours activities e.g. training, monthly staff meetings, summer fayre, open days etc.
Maintain cleanliness of the whole nursery building and ensure all kitchenettes and toilets in rooms are clean, safe and tidy
Maintain attendance registers
Ensure dietary and allergy requirements are met
Regular deep cleaning and sterilising of equipment and resources
Parent show arounds for new and prospective families
To undertake any other reasonable duties as directed, in accordance with the nursery ethos Benefits

Discounted Childcare
Employee of the Month reward scheme
Staff outings
Ongoing professional development