Deputy Head (Maternity Cover)

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Greater London; Vor Ort; GBP 28.000 - 42.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Company Pension scheme

Zusammenfassung

Little Dukes is recruiting for a Deputy Nursery Manager/Senior Nursery Practitioner with management experience to lead a dedicated team. The role requires an Level 3 Early Years qualification, strong EYFS knowledge and a commitment to safeguarding.

You will oversee safe, high-quality care, supervise staff, implement nursery policies and drive strategic goals while ensuring occupancy and financial targets are met. London-based nurseries offer a supportive environment and professional development.

Qualifikationen

• Full and Relevant Level 3 Qualification in Early Years Education.
• Minimum 1 years’ Team Leadership/Management experience.
• Minimum 3 years’ Nursery experience.
• Excellent working knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage and current Ofsted statutory guidance.
• Knowledge and proven practical experience of implementing good quality learning opportunities.
• Knowledge of and commitment to: child protection, health and safety, equal opportunities and SEN/Inclusion.
• Experience of working as a key worker for a group of children and their families.
• Ability to observe, assess and report on children's behaviour.

Aufgaben

• To provide safe, high-quality education and care for children attending the nursery.
• To fulfil legal and statutory requirements and to supervise staff on a day-to-day basis.
• To contribute to and implement Nursery policies.
• Effective team leadership - ability to lead a team, manage effectively and efficiently, upholding positive working relationships and be an effective mentor.
• To manage the provision of the nursery ensuring that children, parents and the staff team work together to provide high quality childcare.
• To be responsible for the management of day-to-day financial operations within the nursery, by meeting financial targets and managing the occupancy ensuring maximum capacity.
• To agree and set nursery goals and monitor the achievement of progress against targets.
• To monitor and assess the quality of provision ensuring that policies and procedures, best practice and standards are maintained.
• Create a safe and nurturing environment for children to learn and grow.
• Collaborate with parents and other staff members to support children's individual needs.

Kenntnisse

Leadership experience

Nursery experience

EYFS knowledge

Quality learning

Safeguarding & Inclusion

Key worker experience

Observing & reporting

Ausbildung

Level 3 Qualification in Early Years Education

Jobbeschreibung

This role would suit anybody that has experience as a Deputy Nursery Manager or Senior Nursery Practitioner with Management experience.

Qualifications:

• Full and Relevant Level 3 Qualification in Early Years Education
• Minimum 1 years’ Team Leadership/Management experience
• Minimum 3 years’ Nursery experience
• Excellent working knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage and current Ofsted statutory guidance.
• Knowledge and proven practical experience of implementing good quality learning opportunities.
• Knowledge of and commitment to: child protection, health and safety, equal opportunities and SEN/Inclusion
• Experience of working as a key worker for a group of children and their families
• Ability to observe, assess and report on children's behaviour
• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• Supportive work environment with a friendly team
• Company Pension scheme

Duties:

• To provide safe, high-quality education and care for children attending the nursery.
• To fulfil legal and statutory requirements and to supervise staff on a day-to-day basis.
• To contribute to and implement Nursery policies.
• Effective team leadership - ability to lead a team, manage effectively and efficiently, upholding positive working relationships and be an effective mentor.
• To manage the provision of the nursery ensuring that children, parents and the staff team work together to provide high quality childcare.
• To be responsible for the management of day-to-day financial operations within the nursery, by meeting financial targets and managing the occupancy ensuring maximum capacity.
• To agree and set nursery goals and monitor the achievement of progress against targets.
• To monitor and assess the quality of provision ensuring that policies and procedures, best practice and standards are maintained.
• Create a safe and nurturing environment for children to learn and grow.
• Collaborate with parents and other staff members to support children's individual needs.

If you are passionate about working with children and making a positive impact on their lives, we would love to hear from you.

About Little Dukes:

Little Dukes is the early years arm of the Dukes Education Group, with independent nurseries in London, Richmond upon Thames, Brighton & Hove and Worthing.

Our goal is to give children the foundations for an extraordinary life, through education..

Little Dukesis committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Candidates will be expected to follow our Safer Recruitment processes which includes completion of an application form, undergoing an interview process, and the Company obtaining suitable references and an Enhanced DBS check.