Applicants MUST HAVE previous Early Years Nursery Experience. We are an inclusive family run medium sized children's day nursery recruiting for an enthusiastic Deputy Manager/Room Leader who is passionate about Early Years education. We offer a competitive salary, and you will have at least 2 years previous experience in childcare, with a current first aid and a safeguarding qualification. Continual professional development will be given.
Responsibilities · Assist the Nursery Manager in the overall management of the nursery, ensuring compliance with regulations and standards to Ofsted requirements. · Lead and motivate a team of childcare professionals, promoting effective communication and collaboration. · Develop and implement an age-appropriate play based Early Years Foundation stage (EYFS) curriculum, both indoors and outdoors, that enables children to make individual progress and have fun. · Maintain a safe, clean, and stimulating environment for children to learn and grow, ensuring Health & Safety guidelines are adhered too. · Communicate professionally with parents and carers, providing regular updates on their child's progress and addressing any concerns. · Manage daily administrative tasks, including staff scheduling, new registrations, record keeping, reporting, newsletters, show-arounds and any other necessary administrative duties. · Support staff development through training opportunities and performance evaluations and appraisals. · Foster positive relationships with children, encouraging their social, emotional, and cognitive development. · Attending and assisting the manager with all staff meetings and to forward plan curriculum events and growth of the setting.
Qualifications · A recognised qualification in Early Childhood Education and equivalent experience in childcare settings, up to date first aid and safeguarding training. · Knowledge of SEND is desirable, but not essential, as training can be provided. · Proven experience working with children in a nursery or similar environment. · Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and manage a team effectively. · Excellent communication skills in English, verbal and written and using IT equipment. · A genuine drive for nurturing children's development and well-being. · Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently while maintaining attention to detail. · Knowledge of current childcare practices and regulations.
We invite enthusiastic candidates who are committed to making a difference in children's lives to apply for this rewarding opportunity as Deputy Manager/Room Leader in our nursery setting.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: £33,000.00 per year
Benefits: · Additional leave · Childcare · Company events · Company pension · Employee discount
· Sick pay
Schedule: · 8 hour shift · Day shift · Monday to Friday
