Job Summary
The Fountain of Knowledge is a happy and thriving nursery. We believe in aiming high for both achievement and behaviour, ensuring that every child can reach their full potential, no matter their background.
We are currently searching for an experienced Deputy Manager, ideally holding a Level 3 Qualification or higher in childcare. This person should be able to inspire both parents and staff, fostering a positive team spirit. We're looking for someone with a proactive mindset, a can-do attitude, and strong organisational and delegation skills.
Key responsibilities include
· Managing daily operations in the manager's absence, overseeing the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum, and maintaining safeguarding standards.
· Leadership & Management: Support staff supervision, lead room evaluations, and help organise staff rotas.
- Safeguarding & Compliance: Act as deputy designated safeguarding lead and ensure adherence to health and safety policies.
- Curriculum & Quality: Monitor children's progress and maintain an engaging indoor and outdoor learning environment.
- Parent Partnerships: Build strong relationships with families and handle inquiries or feedback professionally.
Person Specification & Requirements
- Qualifications: Minimum Level 3 qualification in Childcare or Early Years; management training is a plus.
- Experience: Proven supervisory background or experience as a room leader in an early years setting.
- Knowledge: Strong working knowledge of the EYFS framework and regulatory inspection standards.
What we offer:
- A highly competitive salary.
- Bonus when the Manager is not on site
- Well-resourced and happy working environment
- Dedicated support from an experienced management team
- Management Training Development
Responsibilities and Duties
Main Duties:
- The Deputy Manager will be responsible for the smooth running of the nursery and manage a high quality standard in the nursery.
- To ensure that the nursery is safe, stimulating and compliant with EYFS, Ofsted, Local Authorities, relevant bodies and safeguarding requirements.
- To manage and deliver against agreed Key Performance Indicators and aspects of nursery financial and operational management
- Promote positive relationships with parents, children and colleagues in addition to providing leadership in training staff.
Your role will include:
- Ensuring high standards of care and education of all the children in accordance with statutory requirements
- Providing high quality care for the children within the setting
- Building and maintaining excellent relationships with children, parents and staff
- Implementing the EYFS curriculum
- Ensuring the nurseries policies and procedures are followed throughout the setting and developing/implementing them if needed
- Contributing and participating in the development of new ideas
- Ensuring the nursery conforms to and exceeds the requirements of Ofsted
- Keeping up to date on all childcare issues
- Ensuring that the ratios are maintained at all times
- Contributing to the strategic planning, monitoring, evaluation and development of the nursery
- Ordering and maintaining equipment and resources
- Organising and monitoring children at the setting
- Ensuring all staff carry out regular risk assessment checks both inside and outside the setting
- Managing staff annual leave requests to ensure staffing requirements are met
- Providing constructive, honest feedback to support and encourage all the staff
- Working closely with outside agencies
- Maintaining accurate and up to date personnel records for all employees within the nursery
Qualifications and Skills
All candidates must have:
- A minimum of a Level 3 in Childcare and Education or equivalent or above
- First Aid certification
- Previous experience as a room leader or deputy manager
- The ability to lead a team
- Excellent knowledge of the EYFS and Ofsted requirements
- Good knowledge of Safeguarding procedures
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
- Great time keeping and attendance record
- Good IT skills
Pay: From £30,513.00 per year
Work Location: In person
