Deputy Manager SENCo

YMCA; Southampton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused charity in Southampton is seeking a Deputy Manager SENCo to enhance nursery quality and lead a dedicated team. The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 Childcare qualification, substantial experience, and a passion for children's development. You will play a critical role in maintaining high standards, developing education plans for children, and contributing to nursery improvement. A range of benefits including a joining bonus and career development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Joining bonus of £500

Health cash plan

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Career development opportunities

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a childcare setting.
• Strong understanding of health and safety practices.
• Knowledge of safeguarding good practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support nursery teams to maintain high standards.
• Critically appraise nursery practice and implement improvements.
• Develop individual education plans for children in need.

Skills

Team leadership

Child development understanding

Behaviour management

SENCO training

Education

Level 3 Childcare qualification or above

Tools

First aid qualification

Risk assessment knowledge

Job description

Deputy Manager SENCo

Hours : 40 per week

Salary : £32,000 to £35,000 per annum

• 100% Childcare
• Joining Bonus! Total of £500
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• Health Cash plan - Including Medical / Dental / Online retail discounts
• Blue Light Card eligibility
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays FTE, increasing with length of service up to a maximum of 30 days
• Option to purchase additional leave (up to 10 days per annum)
• Celebration Leave
• Flexible working
• Career development
• Day camps discounts : 1 week free and 1 week at 50% per child per annum
• Campsite and activities discounts at YMCA Fairthorne Manor : campsite, river hire, activities, day camps
• 30% discount on food in Cafes : Fairthorne, Eastleigh and Andover
• Wellbeing assistance programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Good quality resources and a modern environment
• A welcoming, caring and supportive culture

Job Purpose

This is a pivotal lead role in the nursery focusing on quality, practice and installing our values through the YMCA Way. The job holder will be expected to critically appraise the everyday nursery practice, identify areas of development and work in co-operation with nursery staff to raise and embed high standards within their rooms.

The job holder will be expected to observe children and, alongside keypersons, identify children in need of additional support, develop individual education plans, make onward referrals, and support and coach nursery teams to embed high standards of care to meet identified needs.

As part of the leadership team, the Deputy Manager will also contribute towards the wider nursery improvement plan, coach and develop staff and on occasions deputise in the absence of the Nursery Manager. This post is primarily supernumerary with an expectation that the majority of time will be spent working directly with staff and children, in rooms and the garden.

Qualifications and Skills

• Qualified to Level 3 Childcare or above
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a childcare setting
• Have a strong understanding of the development needs of children
• Experience of leading a team
• Behaviour management and SENCO training (or willingness to undergo training).
• First aid qualification
• Knowledge of health and safety and ability to complete risk assessments
• Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding good practice

Personal Attributes

• A genuine enthusiasm for early years with a passion for raising the quality and standards of the provision for children
• Ability to motivate, inspire and lead others
• A desire to develop others and self
• The ability to communicate and engage with a wide range of people, including children, parents, outside agencies, nursery staff and management
• A genuine enthusiasm for the work of the charity
• An innovative and flexible approach to work

The YMCA are huge advocates of personal and professional development. When you work with us, you also benefit from :

• Access to 26 online professional development modules.
• Inspiring opportunities to work in different settings and share practice.

Successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via Disclosure and Barring Service.

We are an equal opportunities charity with commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion in the workplace. A copy of this policy will be made available on request.

Please apply now for this rewarding position and be part of an amazing charity who continues to support and achieve wonderful things within the community.