Deputy Nursery ManagerTotsandscholars • Shenley, England, United Kingdom
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Deputy Nursery Manager
Totsandscholars
- Shenley, England, United Kingdom
- Shenley, England, United Kingdom
À propos
To provide inclusive play and learning opportunities for all children attending the nursery and to maintain a safe, stimulating and enjoyable environment. She/he will be responsible for curriculum planning within the nursery. S/he will manage the provision, including staffing levels in the absence of the Nursery Manager.
*MAIN DUTIES:*
* To manage the nursery and undertake all the necessary duties in the absence of the Nursery Manager
* To oversee the planning, delivery and monitoring of the nursery’s EYFS curriculum in accordance with the children’s social, emotional, physical and intellectual needs.
* To supervise relevant staff on a daily basis.
* To supervise volunteers, students on placements and work experience in the nursery.
* To supervise the children where appropriate and to protect them from dangerous or harmful situations.
* To share any child protection concerns immediately with the Nursery Manager
* To provide a high level of care that will enhance the children’s general health and well-being.
* To be the lead person for behaviour management in the nursery.
* To act as a key person to a small group of children if needed and to ensure their needs are reflected in the planning of routines and activities.
* To be aware of children’s special educational needs and ensure staff support these children effectively.
* To keep informative, accurate and up-to-date records, including records of progress and any behavioural or developmental reports.
* To liaise regularly with parents/carers about their children’s needs, interests and progress.
* To arrange and attend parents’/carers’ meetings to allow two-way discussion of their children’s progress.
* To liaise with the Nursery Cook on menu planning ensuring the children receive a healthy, multi-cultural diet.
* To contribute to and attend his/her supervisions and staff appraisal.
* To attend regular team meetings.
* To liaise and work in partnership with other agencies, both statutory and voluntary, where appropriate.
* To attend any conferences, training events or meetings and to keep up to date with current good practice.
* To adhere to the nursery’s policies and code of practice on confidentiality.
* To adhere to and undertake the six criteria of Key Elements of Reflective Practice.
* To perform any other duties as deemed necessary.
_This job description is not an exhaustive list of duties and the post holder will be required to undertake any other reasonable duties discussed and directed by the line manager._
PERSON SPECIFICATION
*Essential Criteria:*
* A minimum Level 3 early years education and childcare qualification NVQ 3, or equivalent) and a commitment to obtaining further qualifications as appropriate.
* Post-qualification experience in running or helping to run a similar service.
* A sound understanding of child development and children’s needs with an ability to plan and implement an early years age/stage appropriate curriculum, taking into account the SEN Code of Practice, child protection procedures and equal opportunities’ considerations.
* Ability to communicate verbally and in writing. This includes the ability to establish rapport and credibility with parents and the ability to produce clear, concise and well-written reports, e.g. for disciplinarians, business plans for recruitment purposes etc.
* Ability to use Microsoft Office packages effectively and to produce reports and correspondence in a professional and accurate format.
* Ability to prioritise own work and plan in advance for meetings etc.
* Ability to build good partnership working relationships with staff.
* Ability to communicate the need for quality and continuous improvement, and influences good practice through own example.
* Ability to inspire people to deliver results, high standards and sets clear objectives for self and the team, taking appropriate and timely action to ensure targets are achieved.
* Ability to support the development of his/her team through regular discussion and team meetings which encourage two way communication and sharing of ideas and expectations.
* Ability to communicate in a variety of ways and with people at all levels, and adopts a communication method appropriate for the listener or audience.
* Experience of effective staff management and objective setting, performance management (one-ones, appraisals, feedback).
* Experience of co-ordinating curriculum planning for a childcare and early education setting.
* Pro-active, enthusiastic and self motivated.
* Ability to remain calm under pressure.
* Emotionally resilient and able to handle competing demands.
* Able to work on own initiative.
* Demonstrates professionalism in approach to managing all issues.
* The ability to establish rapport and credibility with parents.
* Experience of Problem solving.
* Good customer awareness.
* The ability to establish rapport and credibility with parents.
* An ability to engage with parents/carers in respect of their own needs for advice, education and personal development.
* Demonstrable and detailed knowledge of current legislation relevant to the Early Years.
* A commitment to the Nursery’s programme.
* Will be part of the teaching staff ratio.
* Knowledge and use of Tapestry software desirable.
Salary negotiable depending on experience.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £29,000.00-£34,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Additional leave
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* On-site parking
* Sick pay
Work Location: In person
Compétences linguistiques
- English
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