Deputy Nursery Manager

RCM Recruitment Ltd; Sefton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency is seeking a Deputy Nursery Manager in Sefton to support the Nursery Manager and assist with staff development. Responsibilities include liaising with parents, maintaining the facility, and supporting staff during the roll-out of the new EYFS framework. The ideal candidate will have relevant early years qualifications, strong communication skills, and experience in a similar role. This is a full-time, permanent position offering 40 hours a week.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a similar role.
• Strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff and parents.

Responsibilities

• Support and deputise for the Nursery Manager when needed.
• Assist with staff development and nursery events.
• Liaise with parents and ensure children's needs are met.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

Knowledge of EYFS

Education

Full & Relevant Early Years Qualification (Level 3+)

Job description

Our client is looking for a Deputy Nursery Manager to work closely and be supporting by the Nursery Manager.

Responsibilities

• To support and deputise for the Nursery Manager as and when required
• Assisting with staff development and training
• Attending regular staff meetings and assisting with nursery events outside core hours
• Assisting the manager in showing parents/carers around the setting’s facilities and sending out information
• Liaising with parents/carers, other family members and staff to help ensure that the particular needs of children are met, and that parental choice is considered in terms of care given.
• Supporting staff in the roll out of the new EYFS framework
• Reporting any concerns to the Nursery Manager
• Creating fun learning environments both indoors and outdoors
• Assisting the nursery manager with the efficient upkeep of the building and maintenance/stock of equipment, furnishings and fittings
• Ensuring safeguarding is core to all our activities
• To undertake such other duties and responsibilities of an equivalent nature as may be determined from time to time by the nursery manager

Ideal Candidate

• Experience working in a similar role
• Full & Relevant Early Years Qualification (Level 3+)
• Knowledgeable in areas relating to EYFS
• Great communication skills
• A team player with the ability to be flexible to the needs of the children and the team, with experience of leading a team

Full time permanent opportunity – APPLY today for more information on this role (40 hours a week)