Deputy Nursery Manager - Apprentice (Level 5)
Hours: Full Time - 40 hours a week
Location: Belvedere
Salary: £33k
Essential Requirements
Before applying, please ensure you meet the following criteria:
- Must hold a full Early Years Educator Level 3 qualification.
- Must have previous experience of working in a nursery as a room leader.
- Must be committed to completing a Level 5 Early Years Apprenticeship (up to 24 months, with the opportunity to complete sooner depending on learning progression).
- Must have DSL (Designated Safeguarding Lead) and SEN experience.
- Strong communication skills and a passion for supporting children's learning and development.
- Ability to lead a room effectively while creating a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment.
Childcare and Education
· Promote high standards of quality within the nursery in respect of the environment, resources and experiences offered to children.
· Ensure that all children attending the nursery receive rich and stimulating experiences appropriate to their age and stage of development.
· Ensure that practice and provision in the nursery meets the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Ensure that children are kept safe and that staff understand and, when necessary, follow Safeguarding Procedures.
· Promote and facilitate partnerships with parents/ carers and other family members.
· Support the development of good practice with regards to special needs and inclusion.
· Support staff in delivering the Foundation Stage curriculum; ensure that provision in the nursery meets the requirements of the local education authority in relation to nursery education grant funding for two, three and four- year- olds.
· Establish, develop and maintain highly professional working relationships with relevant Local Authority Departments, regulatory bodies and other agencies.
· Create and maintain a culture of self evaluation and reflective practise throughout the nursery.
Health and Safety
· Support the Nursery Manager in the day- to- day operation in order to ensure the health and safety of the children, their parents, carers, the team and any visitors to the nursery.
· Adhere to all health and safety policy and procedures.
· Be fully aware of all emergency and security procedures.
· Be responsible for ensuring the nursery remains compliant in respect of suitably trained staff with relevant first aid qualifications.
Finance
· Assist the Nursery Manager in managing staff costs, petty cash and other budgets and maintaining petty cash systems.
· Assist the Nursery Manager with the collection, recording and banking of fees.
Operational
· Assist the Nursery Manager with the effective day- to- day management of the nursery.
· Assist the Nursery Manager with all day- to- day paperwork within the nursery.
· Support the Nursery Manager and staff during inspections by regulatory bodies and assist in the implementation of any recommendations.
· Assist the Nursery Manager in delivering agreed occupancy targets.
Staff
· Assist the Nursery Manager in the recruitment and induction procedure of all new staff.
· Support, supervise, train and appraise all staff to ensure delivery of high quality childcare practice.
· Support the Nursery Manager to identify training needs; develop training plans and evaluate training undertaken by staff.
· Work in conjunction with nursery policy in disciplinary and grievance investigations and hearings.
· Develop open and positive working relationships with staff.
Marketing & Customer Care
Proactively represent the Company and advance its interests in the local community.
Promote the nursery to current parents and potential customers.
Ensure that all staff develop and maintain friendly and professional relationships with parents and carers.
Assist the Nursery Manager in ensuring that all complaints and concerns are actively resolved in a timely manner in accordance with the policy.
General
Assist the Nursery Manager with administrative duties associated with the management of the nursery, such as maintaining records on children and families, ordering equipment, maintaining inventories and keeping personnel records. Adhere to all Company policies and procedures. Ensure that the Company’s polices on diversity and equal opportunities are adhered to. Undertake any other duties as reasonably requested by line management. Maintain effective methods of communication with children, staff, parents and carers. Attend meetings as and when required.
The duties and responsibilities in this job description are not exhaustive or restrictive; changes and other duties relevant to this post may be added. This job description may be reviewed in the future
What's In It For You?
- Supportive and friendly team environment.
- Structured career pathway with opportunities for progression.
- Funding and support to complete your Level 5 Early Years Apprenticeship.
- Opportunities to pursue further qualifications and professional development.
- Remote apprenticeship learning sessions (or in person if preferred).
- Annual leave entitlement.
- Fun team events and social gatherings.
- Apprenticeship benefits, including:
- Discounted travel
- Potential council tax discounts (subject to eligibility)
- Pension scheme
- Student shopping discounts and offers
Ready to Take the Next Step?
If you're an experienced Early Years professional with a Level 3 qualification and you're excited about developing your leadership skills while gaining a Level 5 qualification, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and help shape the future of young learners in a nurturing and inspiring environment.
Pay: £33,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Free or subsidised travel
- Sick pay
- Transport links
Experience:
- designated safeguarding lead: 1 year (required)
- Special education: 1 year (required)
- Nursery: 6 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Early Years Level 3 Certificate (required)
Work Location: In person
