Job description
An incredibly exciting opportunity for an experienced and highly motivated Deputy or Assistant Nursery Manager to work for our childcare company which currently has 4 settings in Rotherham. This position is one that offers an opportunity to continue progression and development of your career past that of a manager of a single setting.
Requirements
· Applications are welcome from candidates with a minimum NVQ Level 3 qualification in Childcare and Education or higher
· Have a minimum of 4 years post qualification experience in a childcare setting
· Have a minimum of 1 years’ experience of working in a management role in a childcare setting
· Be an exceptional leader and effectively lead a nursery team
· Have a secure understanding of the EYFS and its application and a variety of other pedagogical approaches.
· Have a flexible approach to hours of work
· Excellent interpersonal skills and a commitment to embedding effective communication strategies amongst other members of the team and between parents and the Nursery.
Responsibilities
· Provide high standards of quality within the Nursery including the environment, resources and experiences offered to children.
- Ensuring daily operational management of the nursery follows policies and procedures and meets relevant legislative requirements
- Monitor occupancy and meet financial objectives and Promote the nursery to current and potential families
- Deliver a curriculum that is creative, stimulating and fun which facilitates the holistic development of each child in line with the EYFS Framework and British Values
- Maintain full records of pupil progress - attendance, pastoral and developmental
- Be fully compliant with an up-to-date Paediatric First Aid certificate, Food Hygiene certificate and training relevant to the post that demonstrates a commitment to CPD.
· Prepare regular newsletters and support staff in producing accurate and timely developmental summaries for parents and other agencies.
· To recruit, induct, support, train and appraise all staff to ensure outstanding childcare practice and to develop staff teams and individual practitioners (including chairing regular staff meetings).
· Support staff to meet their development plans and targets
· Ensure that children are kept safe and that staff understand and when necessary follow safeguarding procedures.
· Implement Health and safety policies within the nursery, follow the risk assessment schedule and recognise and assess new risks as they arise.
· Cascade all relevant information about new children and families to the relevant colleagues ensuring that all health, social and safeguarding details are carefully disseminated.
· Work with local area SENCOs, EYFS advisors, and other health professional
Rewards
- Great career opportunities to develop
- on site Parking
- Company Pension
- Friendly supportive Team, contact with Director
- Opportunities for professional development and training.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Job Types: Permanent, Full-time
Pay: £12.71-£14.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Childcare
- Company events
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Experience:
- Childcare: 4 years (preferred)
- Management: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Paediatric First Aid Certification (preferred)
- DBS (preferred)
- Level 2 food safety (preferred)
Work Location: In person
