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Job Title :
Trainee Deputy Nursery Manager
Category : DayNurseriesSub-Category : Deputy Nursery ManagerSalary : £25,000 to £28,000Location : Acton - 2 Min walk from South Acton StationJob Reference : ActM-008Job Type : PermanentWe are looking for passionate Deputy Manager with strong knowledge of the EYFS, good communication, organisational and interpersonal skills. The individual must be highly motivated and have a positive attitude towards working with children. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of two years post qualifying experience with preferably at least one year in a senior position or in a role that has some exposure to senior responsibilities. Ability of understanding Management Structure. Good mental and physical health. Friendly, flexible approach. Willingness to learn. You will be joining a 90 place nursery at Acton W3 location. This is a full time permanent role with 40 hours/week working with rotating early and late shifts between 7.30am to 6.30pm
JOB RESPONSIBLITIES-
Duties & Responsibilities are as below but not limited to-
• Deputise for the Manager.
• Oversee the smooth running of the nursery.
• Lead the staff team to deliver high quality practice within the nursery.
• Ensure a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care and development for children placed in the Day Nursery.
• Observe each child’s progress and report on achievements, looking for progression and continuity alongside the Early Years Foundation Stage.
• Ensure that no child is ever left on their own in the room / nursery / outing.
• Understand and participate in the key person system.
To ensure that your own key children learning journey/ profiles are up to date and maintained at the required quality level.
• Deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage framework and any other appropriate guidance for young children in accordance with nursery’s policy and guidelines.
• Action and monitor all child safeguarding / protection issues / accidents to ensure that any remedial action is taken immediately.
Ensure close monitoring of children about whom there are concerns.
• Carry out health and safety checks as required to ensure the room / nursery is tidy, safe, clean and secure for children, staff, parents/carers and visitors .
• Participate in free flow systems.
This aids children’s development in self-assurance, independence, making choices and self-selecting.
• Promoting positive relationships with parents, children and colleagues.
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• Childcare qualified to Level 3
• You may have experience of the following: Senior Nursery Nurse, Senior Nursery Practitioner, Room Supervisor or Room Manager
• Training in Child Protection and Safeguarding Children.
• Training in Behaviour Management.
• A recent Paediatric First Aid certificate.
• Fluency in written and spoken English and an ability to write reports as directed by the manager.
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS.
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• Excellent Base Salary • 28 days holidays • Half day off on your birthday • Funded training courses to develop your career • Financial support towards further qualifications • Increased salary for Level 3 Forest School Leaders • Career progression and promotion opportunities • Health care benefits including optical, dental, chiropody and therapy (physio and osteo) • Westfield Rewards - Exclusive special offers and discounts from more than 450 High Street and online retailers • Free 24 hours counselling and advice line on wide range of issues • Ofsted "Outstanding" outcome - "M&S gift voucher" for each staff • Staff discount for childcare • Pension Scheme • Introduce a friend and earn a "M&S gift voucher" .
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