Mini VIP’s Nursery & Daycare, Winchcombe
Deputy Room Lead
Can you see the magic of a muddy puddle?
Do you see a stick or a wand?
A sock or a puppet? A box or a boat?
Do children fill you with awe and wonder?
If you’re passionate about helping children learn through curiosity, imagination and play, Mini VIP’s might have the perfect opportunity for you.
About Mini VIP’s
Mini VIP’s Nursery & Daycare is a family‑run, friendly and thriving setting in Winchcombe. We provide high‑quality childcare for children aged 3 months to 12 years, operating all year round from 7:30am–6:00pm, closed only on Bank Holidays and over the Christmas period.
We have recently expanded, with:
- A new standalone Pre-School with large play areas
- Our own Forest School
- A new Tweenies (1–2 years) room, alongside Babies & Toddlers rooms
- Our specialist Oaklands SEND provision
- A busy Wrap Around After School Care service
- A fun, activity-packed Holiday Club
We are now looking for an enthusiastic, dedicated and confident DEPUTY ROOM LEAD to join our growing team.
Your Role as a Deputy Room Lead
Job Description:
Mini VIPs Nursery and Daycare Limited
Deputy Room Leader
Purpose of Post:
- Ensure all children are safeguarded and their welfare and safety is promoted
- Ensure a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care for all children in their care
- Give support to the Room Lead and other team members within their immediate room and within the wider nursery
- Work as part of a team to provide an enabling environment in which all individual children can play, learn and develop
Responsible to: Nursery Manager
JOB SPECIFICATION
Main Duties:
- Follow the nursery safeguarding procedure to ensure all children are kept safe, well and secure, and ensure all team members are able to do the same
- Support team members to have the specific knowledge and skills required to work effectively with children of this age
- Formulate and operate a programme of activities that meet the individual needs and interests of children in your area in conjunction with other team members and the Manager
- Keep records of your key children’s development and learning journeys, share these with parents, carers and other key adults, and conduct reviews with parents alongside the Manager
- Support all team members with early identification and intervention for children with possible special/additional needs and give physical, emotional and intellectual guidance as appropriate
- Support all team members to complete a Ready for Learning for their key child. Conduct an end-of-nursery transition for each key child to send to or take to school, ensuring the new provision has a clear understanding of each child’s key strengths and areas for development.
- Undertake appropriate supervision meetings/processes for all members of your team in line with nursery management expectations
- Feed into appraisals, target setting and nursery operations as required by the Manager
- Attend nursery management meetings and feed relevant information back to your teams
- Support all staff to engage in effective teamwork
- Support team members to access any training or support required to fulfil their roles and responsibilities
- Support new team members through inductions in partnership with the Manager
- Ensure all record keeping is accurate and up-to-date, including learning journeys, accident forms and all documentation relating to the welfare, learning and development of children in your room
- Ensure room checks and outdoor checks are completed in line with nursery procedures
- Liaise with and support parents and other family members
- Liaise with the local authority and other professionals associated with the nursery
- Take part in out-of-working-hours activities such as training, monthly staff meetings, parents’ evenings and fundraising events
- Undertake domestic tasks within the nursery as required (e.g. preparation of snacks/meals, cleaning equipment)
- Participate in training programmes and support students on placement or volunteers
- Work alongside the Manager and staff team to ensure the nursery vision is fulfilled
- Read, understand and adhere to all policies and procedures relevant to your role and support team members to do the same
- Maintain high standards of hygiene, cleanliness and safety appropriate to the needs of young children
- Ensure each child is collected by someone known and agreed by the nursery and parent
- Ensure confidentiality of all information received by all team members in your area
- Ensure that the principles of the curriculum are understood and applied in a way suited to the children’s age, stage of development and the nature of the setting
Specific Childcare Tasks:
- Support and facilitate the preparation and completion of activities suited to each individual child's stage of development and interests
- Support all staff to develop their roles within the team, especially relating to the key person/worker approach
- Ensure mealtimes are positive and social experiences
- Wash and change children as required
- Ensure a poorly child is cared for appropriately and that parents are notified immediately
- Develop and maintain strong partnerships and communication with parents/carers to support day-to-day care and early learning needs
- Ensure the provision of a high-quality, inclusive environment that meets the needs of all children regardless of disability, background or medical history
- Be aware of the community profile of the nursery and ensure all staff uphold its standards at all times inside and outside work.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Education & Qualifications
- NVQ Level 3 or 4 in Child Care, Learning and Development or equivalent
- Behaviour Management Training
- Child Protection Training
Skills & Abilities
· High degree of integrity and empathy when dealing with children
· Good verbal and written communicator
· Able to plan and provide age-appropriate activities
· Able to observe, assess and track children’s learning and development
· Able to support and develop other team members
· Strong organisational skills
· Suitable to work
Experience
· At least 2 years significant childcare experience
· Leading a team and supervising staff
· Supporting children with SEN
Knowledge
· Knowledge of current legislation and guidance (e.g. EYFS)
· Awareness of good practice of an effective early years curriculum
· Key operational policies and procedures e.g. health & safety, child protection, behaviour management and administering of medication
· Children’s developmental stages
· Health & Safety
· Paediatric First aid
· Child Protection
· Employment Law
Personal Qualities
· Enthusiastic and friendly
· Honest, trustworthy and reliable
· Reflective
· Flexible approach
· Commitment to Equal Opportunities
· Commitment to continuous improvement
· Creative
· Confident
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Experience:
- Childcare: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
Safer Recruitment
We follow safer recruitment procedures. Successful candidates must provide suitable references and complete an Enhanced Childcare DBS check.
Apply Today
We urgently need passionate Early Years practitioners who want to help children thrive.
Call Vicky our HR Advisor on 01242 603352 / 07790 878279
Email: [email protected]
Help us create magical moments every single day for our Mini VIPs
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £27,934.40 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Childcare
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
Application question(s):
- Can you commute daily to Winchcombe, Gloucestershire?
Licence/Certification:
- DBS? (preferred)
- NVQ Level 2 or 3 within Childcare and Education (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
