Deputy Manager

Family First Day Nurseries are looking for a Deputy Manager Maternity Cover for Bourne End to join the growing team. Are you looking for a change of environment? Do you have what it takes to support various nurseries? Explore our role below and apply today!

Within this role you will need to provide the highest standard of compliance, care and education for children and effectively manage daily operations of the nursery, including positive partnerships with staff and parents in each of the nurseries you work at and support., We are looking for someone to work 40 hours per week, opposite shifts to the nursery manager. You would be required to have a Level 3 Childcare Qualification and managerial experience. Salary £30,000 per annum depending on qualifications and experience.

As a Deputy Manager, you will:
Ensure the safety and wellbeing of every child, staff, parent, and visitor at all times.

Understand and ensure that the requirements of the statutory framework for the EYFS are met throughout the nursery.

Assist in managing the acceptance and administration of medication and ensure care plans are thorough and up to date for children or staff with health conditions.

Ensure that all children receive stimulating and purposeful experiences, environments and resources that are appropriate to their age and stage of development.

Promote respect and credibility for this position through effective communication skills, impartiality, and consistency.

Inspire staff team with creative ideas and new challenges with aim to achieve outstanding practice.

Maintain accurate records and accounts relating to children and staff on EyMan system and on file.

Undertake any other duties to ensure the smooth running of the nursery and safety and wellbeing of children, staff, and families.

• Duties and responsibilities in this job description are not exhaustive or restrictive, changes and other duties relevant to this post may be added.
  
  Full and relevant Level 3 in Childcare qualification - Essential


Over 1 years' experience of working in Early Years - Essential

Sound knowledge of the statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements - Essential

Over 1 years' experience of working in a management position - Desirable.

Level 5 qualification in Childcare and/or Management and Leadership - Desirable

Experience of successfully passing an Ofsted inspection to good or outstanding - Desirable

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty.