Senior Deputy Manager – Early Years Lead

Ark; Crossflatts; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Reward Package

Genuine Work-Life Balance

Training and Development

A Culture of Learning

A Team That Values You

Job summary

Ark Start Priestthorpe in Bingley is seeking a Level 3 qualified Deputy Manager to lead our brand-new setting. You will provide high standards of care, safeguarding, and development for all children, and you’ll work to create an enabling environment where children can play, learn and thrive.

Join a founding team opening our first Yorkshire setting, with an 11% employer pension contribution, and a four-day working week option.

Qualifications

• Qualified deputy manager with Level 3 Childcare qualification.
• Experience in early years settings and safeguarding.
• Ability to lead room practice and collaborate with families.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and delivery of high-quality learning experiences, adapting activities in response to children's interests, needs and teachable moments.
• Create and maintain an engaging, stimulating and inclusive environment that reflects the Ark Start vision and supports children to learn, play and thrive.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to implement the curriculum effectively, identifying resource requirements and supporting the development of inspiring learning opportunities.
• Lead by example in all aspects of practice, modelling the Ark Start approach and supporting colleagues to deliver consistently high standards of care, learning and professionalism.
• Build strong partnerships with families, leading settling-in visits, nursery tours and, where appropriate, supporting sensitive conversations to ensure the best outcomes for children.
• Foster a welcoming, open and supportive culture for families, providing guidance and signposting to additional services where appropriate.
• Champion safeguarding, compliance and operational excellence, ensuring policies, procedures and daily checks are consistently followed and concerns are escalated appropriately.
• Support the accurate maintenance of children's records and family communications, ensuring information is kept up to date through nursery systems.
• Work closely with the SENDCo and wider team to identify and support children with additional needs, contributing to support plans and ensuring strategies are effectively embedded in daily practice.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, accountability and teamwork, ensuring the room operates to the highest standards.

Skills

Level 3 qualification

Job description

Ark Start Priestthorpe in Bingley is seeking a Level 3 qualified Deputy Manager to lead our brand-new setting. You will provide high standards of care, safeguarding, and development for all children, and you’ll work to create an enabling environment where children can play, learn and thrive.

Join a founding team opening our first Yorkshire setting, with an 11% employer pension contribution, and a four-day working week option.