Nursery Deputy Manager

We're a family by name, and we're a family by nature too. We are defined in many different ways, by many different people. Different cultures. Different ideas. Different ages, genders and skillsets. Whilst every individual will have their own definition of family, these definitions all come together to show Family First for who we are.

We are: _ Defined by Family _

Here at Jigsaw Hatch End we are looking for a Deputy Manager to join us. We are open from 8.00am - 18:00pm and we would require you to be able to work varied shift patterns between those times. We are looking for someone to work 40 hours per week, opposite shifts to the nursery manager. You would be required to have a Level 3 Childcare Qualification and managerial experience. Salary ranging from GBP30,000 annum depending on qualifications and experience.

As a Deputy Manager, you will:
Ensure the safety and wellbeing of every child, staff, parent, and visitor at all times.
Understand and ensure that the requirements of the statutory framework for the EYFS are met throughout the nursery.
Assist in managing the acceptance and administration of medication and ensure care plans are thorough and up to date for children or staff with health conditions.
Ensure that all children receive stimulating and purposeful experiences, environments and resources that are appropriate to their age and stage of development.
Promote respect and credibility for this position through effective communication skills, impartiality, and consistency.
Inspire staff team with creative ideas and new challenges with aim to achieve outstanding practice.
Maintain accurate records and accounts relating to children and staff on EyMan system and on file.
Undertake any other duties to ensure the smooth running of the nursery and safety and wellbeing of children, staff, and families.

Duties and responsibilities in this job description are not exhaustive or restrictive, changes and other duties relevant to this post may be added.

Requirements and Skills for Nursery Deputy Manager:
Full and relevant Level 3 in Childcare qualification - Essential
Over 1 years' experience of working in Early Years - Essential
Sound knowledge of the statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements - Essential
Over 1 years' experience of working in a management position - Desirable.
Level 5 qualification in Childcare and/or Management and Leadership - Desirable
Experience of successfully passing an Ofsted inspection to good or outstanding - Desirable

Family First benefits include annual leave starting at 24 days on top of a paid birthday day off and bank holidays. On top of this we have discounted nursery fees for all our teams, friends and family, access to a discount/perks platform with exceptional learning & development opportunities tailored to you.

_We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty._

_Jigsaw Hatch End is part of the Family First Group where we take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within the Family First Group._

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From GBP30,000.00 per year

Benefits:
Childcare
Company pension
Schedule:
Day shift
Monday to Friday
School type:
Day nursery
Preschool

Experience:
Nursery: 1 year (required)
Childcare: 1 year (required)
Management: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:
Level 3 in childcare (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: HA5 4PH