Deputy Nursery Manager

Nova Training; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Nova Training in Wolverhampton is seeking a Deputy Manager to lead the nursery team and deputise for the Nursery Manager. The role is full-time and permanent, with salary between £28,000 and £35,000 per year depending on qualifications and experience.

You will oversee a room, ensure a safe environment for children aged 0-5, maintain records, build partnerships with parents, and help deliver the EYFS curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a high standard of learning, development and care for children aged 0-5 years; deputise for the Nursery Manager
• Lead a room and ensure the nursery environment is safe for children, staff and others
• Open and close the nursery when required and maintain records
• Develop partnerships with parents/carers to increase involvement in their child’s development
• Provide a safe, caring, stimulating educational environment indoors and outdoors, at all times
• Deliver an EYFS curriculum that enables children to make individual progress and support staff
• Maintain good relationships with staff to support team welfare
• Be enthusiastic, fun and engaging with children to promote learning
• Undertake safeguarding lead roles and work with professionals for children's and families' benefit
• Work with Managers to ensure smooth day-to-day operations and maintain nursery ratios
• Engage in out-of-hours activities such as training, staff meetings, events
• Ensure kitchenettes and toilets are clean and maintained
• Maintain attendance registers and meet dietary/allergy requirements
• Conduct regular deep cleaning and sterilisation of equipment
• Provide nursery tours for new/prospective families
• Undertake other duties as directed in line with nursery ethos

Job description

Deputy Manager

Salary: £28,000 -£35,000 per year (depending on qualifications, skills & experience)

Location: Wolverhampton (Bushbury)

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Hours: Mon-Fri, between the hours of 7:30am-6:00pm

Main responsibilities

• To deliver a high standard or learning, development and care for children aged 0-5 years To deputise for the Nursery Manager
• To be responsible for leading a room
• To ensure the nursery environment is safe for children, staff and others
• To be responsible for opening and closing the nursery when required
• To develop partnerships with parents/carers to increase involvement in their child s development

Main activities

• To provide a safe, caring, stimulating educational environment, both indoors and outdoors, at all times.
• To deliver an appropriate play based Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum that enables children to make individual progress and to support other staff in doing so
• Maintain good relationships with staff to support the welfare of the team
• To be enthusiastic, fun and engaging with children to promote excellent learning opportunities - To ensure the nursery meets Ofsted requirements at all times
• To undertake designated safeguarding lead roles as directed.
• To work with other professionals in the local area for the benefit of children and families - To understand and work to nursery policies and procedures, including how to deal with child protection issues appropriately and how to respond to incidents, accidents, complaints and emergencies
• Work closely with the nursery managers to ensure the smooth running of day to day duties - To be a key person.
• To ensure records are properly maintained
• To liaise closely with parents/carers, informing them about the nursery and its curriculum, exchanging information about children s progress and encouraging parents involvement.
• To work in partnership with Managers to update and review the self-evaluation and improvement plan. - Check and maintain ratios across the nursery throughout the day
• To be involved in out of working hours activities e.g. training, monthly staff meetings, summer fayre, open days etc.
• Maintain cleanliness of the whole nursery building and ensure all kitchenettes and toilets in rooms are clean, safe and tidy
• Maintain attendance registers
• Ensure dietary and allergy requirements are met
• Regular deep cleaning and sterilising of equipment and resources
• Parent show arounds for new and prospective families
• To undertake any other reasonable duties as directed, in accordance with the nursery ethos