Deputy Nursery Manager & SENDCO: Inclusive EYFS Leadership

YMCA Essex; Chelmsford; Presencial; GBP 23 000 - 27 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

YMCA Essex in Chelmsford is seeking an experienced Deputy Nursery Manager / SENDCO / Room Leader to lead the early years team. You will support the Nursery Manager with daily operations, provide positive leadership, promote high standards of care and education, and help ensure children are safe, included and supported to reach their full potential.

As SENDCO you will lead SEND provision, work with families and external professionals, manage One Plans and referrals, and help with Ofsted readiness

Qualificações

• Must hold Level 3 or above EYFS qualification.
• Experience leading early years teams.
• Knowledge of SEND and inclusion.
• Strong safeguarding and child protection knowledge.
• Excellent communication and organisation skills.
• Experience of Ofsted readiness.

Responsabilidades

• Support the Nursery Manager with daily management and operation.
• Act as Manager in their absence, ensuring the setting remains safe, compliant and well organised.
• Lead, coach and mentor practitioners to maintain high standards of practice.
• Support staff rotas, inductions, supervisions and professional development.
• Promote a strong culture of safeguarding, inclusion, wellbeing and continuous improvement.
• Support the delivery of a high-quality EYFS curriculum based on children's individual needs, interests and development.
• Monitor teaching, interactions, environments and children's learning and development.
• Lead SEND provision, including supporting One Plans, assessments, referrals and transitions.
• Work closely with parents and carers to support children's development and individual needs.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure nursery documentation meets statutory and organisational requirements.
• Support health and safety, risk assessments, medication, allergies, accident and emergency procedures.
• Help maintain safe, stimulating, inclusive and well-resourced indoor and outdoor environments.
• Support Ofsted readiness, self-evaluation and nursery improvement planning.
• Promote the values and ethos of YMCA and maintain professional standards at all times.

Conhecimentos

Leadership

SENDCO experience

Communication

EYFS knowledge

Safeguarding

Formação académica

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Descrição da oferta de emprego

YMCA Essex in Chelmsford is seeking an experienced Deputy Nursery Manager / SENDCO / Room Leader to lead the early years team. You will support the Nursery Manager with daily operations, provide positive leadership, promote high standards of care and education, and help ensure children are safe, included and supported to reach their full potential.

As SENDCO you will lead SEND provision, work with families and external professionals, manage One Plans and referrals, and help with Ofsted readiness