Early Years Deputy Manager & SENCO

Croydon Education Partnership; Croydon; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational partnership in Croydon seeks an Early Years Deputy Manager & SENCO to assist in managing a nursery. The role focuses on directly working with children and supporting managerial tasks, emphasizing strong leadership. The ideal candidate will have a relevant childcare qualification and experience in early years education.

Qualifications

• Experience in early years education is crucial.
• Strong leadership and communication skills are essential.
• Knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

Responsibilities

• Deputise for the Manager in their absence.
• Monitor and assess children's progress.
• Lead the role of SENCO and support training.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Child Development

Education

Relevant childcare qualification

Job description

Early Years Deputy Manager & SENCO – Term Time

35 Hours per week

Salary £25,480.00 (pro-rata) Actual £21,364.00

To key work with a group of children, approximately 80% of the time is spent working directly with the children in the rooms (6 hours daily), while the remaining 20% involves office-based tasks that support the manager in running the nursery.

• Deputise for the Manager in their absence;
• Oversee and participate in planning, preparation and delivery of learning activities, monitoring and assessing children, recording and reporting their progress;
• Be the staff representative within the playroom and at staff meetings;
• Assist in the management of staff;
• Take the lead role of SENCO and support the manager with Training, Safeguarding and Health and Safety within the Early Years Setting;
• Work closely with parents and other agencies to provide high-quality childcare within the framework of the Early Years Foundation Stage.