• 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
  
  
  

Job Benefits:

• Additional leave scheme
• Discounted childcare
• Employee discount
• Sick pay
• Staff Events
• Staff pension scheme

Job Certifications:

• Level 3+ Full and Relevant Certificate