Deputy Manager

Staff Match; Oxford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A childcare recruitment agency is looking for a hands-on Deputy Manager to join a nursery in Oxford. The role requires excellent team building skills, knowledge of the EYFS curriculum, and an NVQ level 3 childcare qualification. Responsibilities include supporting the Nursery Manager, deploying staff effectively, and ensuring high-quality childcare practices. Candidates must have at least 1 year of relevant experience. Ongoing training and career development opportunities are provided.

Benefits

Ongoing training and career development

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a similar role.
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate (Desirable).
• Paediatric First Aid (Desirable).

Responsibilities

• Support the Nursery Manager in creating a culture of self-evaluation.
• Deploy staff effectively to maintain required standards.
• Lead the team in EYFS planning and maintain children's records.
• Coordinate staff meetings and supervisions.

Skills

Team building skills

Knowledge of EYFS Curriculum

Communication skills

Education

NVQ level 3 Childcare qualification or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Staff Match are recruiting for a hands-on Deputy Manager to join a purposely designed nursery in Oxford, Oxfordshire. If you have good team building skills and a passion for early years and excellent knowledge of EYFS curriculum, we want to hear from you.

Person Specification

• NVQ level 3 Childcare qualification or equivalent
• Experience of leading and motivating teams
• Knowledge of EYFS Curriculum
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate (Desirable)
• Paediatric First Aid (Desirable)
• Minimum 1-year experience in a similar role

Responsibilities

• To support the Nursery Manager in creating and maintaining a culture of self-evaluation and reflective practice throughout the nursery
• To deploy staff effectively to ensure the required standards are maintained
• To ensure all staff understand and comply with all nursery policy and procedures
• To lead the team and support in EYFS planning and ensure children s development records are maintained
• To carry our regular staff supervisions and coordinate staff meetings
• To support the Nursery Manager with recruiting, inducting, supporting, training and appraising all staff to deliver high quality childcare practice
• To promote diversity and equal opportunity
• To work in partnership with parents forming caring and trusting relationships
• To ensure professionalism and confidentiality at all times
• To support the Nursery Manager in making sure all complaints/concerns are actively resolved in a timely manner

Benefits

Training ongoing support and career development

Due to the nature of this job, candidates will be subject to UK eligibility checks together with Enhance Disclosure and Bar-ing Service (DBS) checks

For immediate interview please email Staff Match your up to date CV or call (phone number removed)