Job Description
Based in West Sussex, my client is looking to recruit a Deputy Manager to join their excellent, friendly and vibrant Nursery.
The role is based on full time hours working 40 hours over Monday to Friday.
Main Duties:
· Leading a team of Early Year Practitioners and Room Leaders
· Supporting, mentoring and motivating staff
· Supporting the third in charge and room leaders to help manage their rooms and ensure the nursery standards are adhered to at all times
· Keeping accurate records and ensuring all procedures are followed in the rooms
· Assisting with the induction of new staff
· Supporting the team to ensure the children to ensure they feel happy and safe
· Bring out the best in the children
· Liaise with and support parents, carers and other family members
· Maintain high levels of confidentiality at all times, including company business and any information regarding children or parents
· Interact with children positively at all times, encouraging appropriate behaviour, social skills and hygiene routines
· Take all practical and reasonable steps to ensure the safety & wellbeing of all who use the premises
· Adhere to all company policies & procedures
Person Spec:
- A minimum of a full and relevant level 3 childcare qualification
- The right to work in the UK
- Knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework
- A Paediatric First Aid Certificate
- Experience of observing, assessing and planning for children’s learning & development
Hours: 40 hours per week
Salary:£24,500.00 – £28,000.00 per annum
Location: Burgess Hill West Sussex
Our aim is to contact all successful applications within 5 days of receiving your application. Should you not of heard within 5 days, please feel free to contact us to confirm that your application has been received.