We are seeking to employ a Deputy Nursery Manager to join our friendly team at Little Hamza's Nursery. The environment at our nursery is nurturing and our children learn organically through play.
The deputy manager will also lead our Willows Room (toddlers).
Our ideal candidate will share our nursery's ethos to create a child-centred, holistic learning environment where there is focus on the physical, emotional and mental well-being of our children.
Our ideal candidate will also:

• hold a minimum of a level 3 in childcare
• have worked for at least 4 years at a childcare setting
• have passion, motivation and drive for working with and educating children
• be enthusiastic, positive, creative and be a good role model
• Have a good level of understanding of the EYFS and Safeguarding policies/procedures
• Have a commitment to self-development and be prepared and motivated to keep knowledge and skills updated
• Believe in promoting and building strong parent partnerships to provide cohesive learning for the children.

Role requirements:
The highest standards are maintained when providing care, implementing safeguarding practices and following nursery policies/procedures

• Have at least 1 year leadership experience
• EYFS/SEND standards are promoted, implemented and applied to your work
• The responsibility (alongside management) of health, safety, security and wellbeing of children, staff and visitors is upheld
• Children’s emotional and social needs are met implementing the principles and techniques for positive behaviour management
• A supported and smooth settling in/transition period for children as required
• The promotion of good personal and food hygiene with the children whilst encouraging independence
• Professionalism, effective teamwork, high quality practice
• Activities provided are planned appropriately and are specific to a child’s/group’s abilities, interests, language and cultural background supporting the individual’s development through learning and play
• The attendance of meetings, training (both mandatory and otherwise), appraisals and supervision as required
• The timely escalation of any practice/family concerns ensuring effective communication pathways between parents/carers and colleagues
• Effective partnership with management, colleagues and other professionals as required including family support workers, speech therapists, SENCO.

* Due to the nature of the role the successful applicant must be able to undertake and provide a clear enhanced DBS check and satisfactory referencing.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £12.50-£13.50 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:

• Childcare
• Employee discount
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Manchester: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Nursery: 3 years (preferred)
• Management: 1 year (preferred)

Language:

• English (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 28/06/2024
Reference ID: Nursery Deputy Manager