Job Description
Can you tell a story or two? Can you sing until your heart is content?
If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!
We are seeking a Deputy Nursery Manager to provide inclusive play and learning opportunities for all children attending the nursery and to maintain a safe, stimulating, and enjoyable environment.
Working under the direction of the Nursery Manager, you will help manage the provision, including staffing levels, and support the aims and objectives of the nursery. You will assist in leading and implementing the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework and any other legal/statutory frameworks and maintain staff awareness of the statutory requirements of the EYFS to ensure a safe working environment for staff and children.
As our Deputy Nursery Manager, we ask that you hold a recognised Level 3 Childcare qualification and have demonstrable post-qualification experience of working with children. Youll have experience of implementing EYFS and have knowledge of legislation relevant to Early Years such as EYFS, SEN, Safeguarding and the Childcare Act 2006.
Able to communicate effectively at all levels, youll be an effective leader who is able to work as part of a team and have a good understanding of Safeguarding and child protection, including the Prevent Agenda and British Values. Youll have knowledge of child development and childrens needs as well as an understanding of the policies and procedures in relation to equality and inclusive practices.
Closing date for the return of a complete online application form is 3rd July 2024.
The benefits package includes generous annual leave of 27 days plus up to 8 additional days over Christmas/New Year as well as an additional 5 days Wellbeing leave to enhance employees physical and mental health. There is an excellent pension scheme that receives a significant financial contribution from the employer (Teachers Pensions or Local Government Pension Scheme), subsidised sports facilities and professional development and training plus a salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme.
As outlined in the Public Sector Equality Duty of the Equality Act 2010, we are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
As part of our due diligence checks on prospective employees, successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, an online search and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
We are looking for hard-working and collaborative people who can join our team and help challenge our students to progress and achieve.
TPBN1_UKTJ