Deputy Nursery Manager

Candidate Source Ltd; London Borough of Harrow; On-site; GBP 42,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent day nursery in Pinner is looking for a dynamic Deputy Nursery Manager to join its expanding team. The role involves promoting high standards, ensuring compliance with EYFS, and maintaining safety. The nursery offers a salary of up to £42,000 and various benefits, including a pension scheme and learning opportunities.

Benefits

Service recognition rewards

Pension scheme

Season ticket loans

Learning and development opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Free daily breakfast and refreshments

Individual Christmas and birthday presents

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role or as an experienced Room Leader aiming to step up.
• Excellent knowledge of Health and Safety legislation.
• Strong understanding of OFSTED standards.

Responsibilities

• Promoting high standards of quality within the nursery.
• Ensuring compliance with EYFS requirements.
• Maintaining children's safety and effective communication.

Skills

Communication

People Management

Time Management

Health and Safety Knowledge

Understanding of OFSTED Standards

Knowledge of EYFS Curriculum

Education

NVQ Level 3 qualification or equivalent

Job description

An independent day nursery located in a quiet residential street in Pinner, Middlesex, is seeking a dynamic, supernumerary Deputy Nursery Manager to join its expanding team. The nursery has a capacity of approximately 100 children, ranging from babies to five years old, and achieved a "GOOD" rating from its most recent OFSTED inspection in 2022.

Along with a salary of up to £42,000 per annum, you will also receive a range of benefits, including service recognition rewards, a pension scheme, season ticket loans, a pay and reward scheme, learning and development opportunities, an employee assistance programme, free daily breakfast and refreshments, and individual Christmas and birthday presents.

Role Responsibilities:

1. Promoting high standards of quality within the nursery and the environment.
2. Ensuring that resources and experiences offered to children align with the company's ethos and approach to Early Years Education.
3. Ensuring practice and provision meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
4. Maintaining children's safety and ensuring staff understand and follow safeguarding procedures.
5. Assisting with the effective day-to-day management of the nursery.
6. Maintaining effective communication with children, staff, parents, and carers.
7. Developing positive working relationships with staff.
8. Ensuring compliance with staffing qualifications, including First Aid certifications.

Candidate Requirements:

1. Previous experience in a similar role or as an experienced Room Leader aiming to step up.
2. Minimum NVQ Level 3 qualification or equivalent.
3. Excellent knowledge of Health and Safety legislation.
4. Strong understanding of OFSTED standards.
5. Comprehensive knowledge of the EYFS curriculum.
6. Good time management skills.
7. Excellent communication skills.
8. Strong people management skills.

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