Job Description

We are looking for a Nursery Deputy Manager to work within a Nursery based in North London As Soon As Possible.

The role of the Deputy Manager is to assist the Nursery Manager to provide professional leadership and management of the nursery and to help ensure that all children receive the highest standards of care and education.

In the absence of the Nursery Manager, the Deputy will undertake the overall day-to-day management of the nursery.

General

*Assist the Nursery Manager with administrative duties associated with the management of the nursery, such as maintaining records on children and families, ordering equipment, maintaining inventories and keeping personnel records.

*Adhere to all Company policies and procedures.

*Ensure that the Company's polices on diversity and equal opportunities are adhered to.

*Undertake any other duties as reasonably requested by line management.

*Maintain effective methods of communication with children, staff, parents and carers. Attend meetings as and when required.

*You need to hold a full and relevant qualification in Early Years at Level 3 or above, understand and ensure the requirements of the EYFS and Ofsted are met and have experience working in a busy nursery setting in a leadership position.

Key Responsibilities:

*Promote high standards of quality within the nursery in respect of the environment, resources and experiences offered to children.

*Ensure that all children attending the nursery receive rich and stimulating experiences appropriate to their age and stage of development.

*Ensure that practice and provision in the nursery meets the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

*Ensure that children are kept safe and that staff understand and, when necessary, follow Safeguarding Procedures.

*Promote and facilitate partnerships with parents/carers and other family members.

*Support the development of good practice with regards to special needs and inclusion.

*Support pre-school staff in delivering the Foundation Stage; ensure that provision in the nursery meets the requirements of the local EYDCP in relation to nursery education grant funding for three and four-year-olds.

*Establish, develop and maintain highly professional working relationships with relevant Local Authority Departments, regulatory bodies and other agencies.

*Create and maintain a culture of self evaluation and reflective practise throughout the nursery.
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You will benefit from:
-Pay £10.58
-Holiday pay
-Sick pay
-Pension scheme

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A successful candidate must have a motivation to work with children and have the confident to support each and every child with full attention.

If this is appealing to you or anyone you know please contact Emerson on 0208 519 7220 or Email: