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  • Deputy Nursery Lead
    Category : DayNurseries
    Sub-Category : Deputy Nursery Manager
    Salary : £26,000 to £28,000
    Location : Acton - 2 Min walk from South Acton Station
    Job Reference : ActM-011
    Job Type : Permanent
    JOB DESCRIPTION

    Are you an experienced Third In Charge or Room Leader ready to take the next big step in your career? A leading group of independent Montessori nurseries and preschools in West London is on the lookout for a passionate individual like you to join their team! This is your chance to elevate your professional journey by training as a Deputy Nursery Manager while working in a nurturing and inspiring environment

    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.

    PERSON SPECIFICATION

      • Childcare qualified to Level 3 • You may have experience of the following: Third In Charge, Room Supervisor or Room Manager or Room Leader.
      • 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.
      .
    BENEFITS

      • 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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