Deputy Manager

Staff Match; Ilford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable nursery in the UK is seeking an energetic Deputy Manager to lead a team and ensure high standards of childcare and education. Responsibilities include coaching staff, maintaining documentation, and building relationships with parents. Candidates should have an NVQ level 3 Childcare qualification and experience in team management. Excellent benefits include pension, training, and uniform.

Benefits

Pension

Training

Uniform

Qualifications

• Energetic and self-motivated individual with relevant childcare experience.
• Possession of Basic Food Hygiene Certificate is desirable.
• Paediatric First Aid qualification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example and promote high standards of care and education.
• Coach and mentor the team to enhance childcare quality.
• Ensure staff complete necessary documentation accurately.
• Build positive relationships with parents and carers.
• Adhere to all nursery policies and procedures.

Skills

Team building

Motivation

Childcare practices

Education

NVQ level 3 Childcare qualification or equivalent

Job description

Overview

We have a fab opportunity for an experienced Deputy Manager to join a well-established nursery in Daventry, Northamptonshire. The ideal candidate must be energetic, self-motivated and have experience of team building.

Person Specification / Qualifications

• NVQ level 3 Childcare qualification or equivalent
• Experience of motivating teams and developing practice
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate (Desirable)
• Paediatric First Aid (Desirable)

Responsibilities

• Lead by example, directing staff and promoting high standards of care and education within the nursery
• Coach and mentor the team to continuously improve quality of childcare and education
• Ensure staff are effectively completing documentation, including children's learning journals, observations, assessments, medication, accident and risk assessment forms
• Build positive relationships with parents and careers
• Ensure that staff understand and adhere to all nursery policy and procedures
• Participate in staff meetings and nursery events
• Do parent show arounds and provide cover for the manager as required

Working hours

Working 40 hours per week

Benefits

Excellent benefits include: Pension, training, uniform.

Safeguarding & Checks

Due to the nature of this job, candidates will be subject to UK eligibility checks together with Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks

How to apply

For immediate interview please email your up-to-date CV or call the number provided