RME Consultants are recruiting for a Deputy Nursery Manager to join a highly reputable Nursery setting in Richmond, London.
Role: Deputy Nursery Manager
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
Salary: Up to £47,000 per annum depending on experience
A potential to also earn up to another £3,800 in bonus!
Location: Richmond, London
Duties of a Deputy Nursery Manager:
Leadership and Management
- Assist the Nursery Manager: Support the Nursery Manager in the overall management of the nursery, including taking charge in their absence.
- Team Supervision: Oversee the daily activities of nursery staff, providing guidance, support, and training as needed.
- Staff Development: Help identify training needs, plan professional development activities, and conduct performance appraisals.
- Recruitment and Induction: Participate in the recruitment process and ensure new staff are properly inducted and integrated into the team.
Educational Program
- Curriculum Implementation: Support the planning, implementation, and review of the nursery’s curriculum to ensure it meets developmental and educational standards.
- Activity Planning: Oversee the planning and delivery of age-appropriate activities that stimulate children’s development and learning.
- Assessment and Evaluation: Monitor and assess the progress of children, maintaining accurate records and reporting on their development.
Child Welfare and Safety
- Safeguarding: Ensure all policies and procedures related to child protection and safeguarding are strictly followed.
- Health and Safety: Conduct regular risk assessments and ensure the nursery environment is safe, clean, and conducive to learning.
- First Aid: Provide first aid as necessary and ensure that the nursery has an adequate supply of first aid materials.
Parental Engagement
- Parent Communication: Maintain open, positive communication with parents and caregivers, addressing concerns and providing updates on their child’s progress.
- Parent Involvement: Encourage and facilitate parental involvement in nursery activities and events.
Administrative Duties
- Policy Implementation: Ensure nursery policies and procedures are up to date and adhered to by all staff.
- Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records related to children’s attendance, health, and development.
Requirements of a Deputy Nursery Manager:
- A recognised qualification in Early Years Education or Childcare (e.g., NVQ Level 3, CACHE Level 3, or equivalent).
- Proven experience in curriculum planning, child development assessment, and implementing early years education frameworks (such as the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) in the UK).
- Demonstrable experience in staff supervision, team leadership, and performance management.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with staff, parents, and children.
Please contact Sian Low on 07772517531 for more information on this role.
Please note: Only candidates with the relevant skills and experience will be contacted regarding this position.
If you do not hear back from us within 5 days you have unfortunately been unsuccessful in your application.
Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person’s gender, marital status, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications, and abilities to perform the duties of the job.
RME Consultants provides temporary and permanent staffing services to early years providers and is wholly committed to safeguarding children and young people. This role requires us to conduct robust and in-depth suitability checks including identity checks, an Enhanced DBS (With Baring) check, employment history, reference checks and qualification checks.
PERM
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to £47,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Work Location: In person
