In-Room Deputy Manager - Early Years (4-Day Week)

The Treehouse Club; Wickford; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free daily lunch

Free parking

Birthday day off

Pension scheme

Well-being package

Staff events and awards

Forest School experience

CPD and succession planning

Job summary

The Treehouse Forestry Nursery and Out of School Club in Wickford is expanding and seeks an In-Room Deputy Manager. The role requires a Level 3 Early Years qualification, with four working days per week from 7:30am to 6:30pm.

You will support daily operations, supervise staff, manage safeguarding records, and build strong relationships with parents. Responsibilities include delivering engaging activities, updating learning journals, maintaining Ofsted standards, and contributing to CPD and

Qualifications

• A level 3 FULL and VALID Early Years Qualification is required.

Responsibilities

• Support the Manager in the day to day running of the setting.
• Support the team to provide the highest standard of provision.
• Be confident in handling office tasks (rotas, timesheets, safeguarding records) and step in as a Practitioner when needed.
• Create strong parent relationships.
• Deliver a range of exciting and enriching activities and experiences for the children.
• Update children's online learning journals with quality observations and routine checks.
• Understand and uphold safeguarding, policies, Ofsted expectations and emergency procedures.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene and ensure Ofsted requirements are met.
• Uphold the company's Equality policy and ensure non-discriminatory practice.
• Monitor safeguarding issues following local authority procedures.

Education

Level 3 Early Years qualification

Job description

The Treehouse Forestry Nursery and Out of School Club in Wickford is expanding and seeks an In-Room Deputy Manager. The role requires a Level 3 Early Years qualification, with four working days per week from 7:30am to 6:30pm.

You will support daily operations, supervise staff, manage safeguarding records, and build strong relationships with parents. Responsibilities include delivering engaging activities, updating learning journals, maintaining Ofsted standards, and contributing to CPD and