Deputy Manager

A fantastic opportunity has become available at Pixieland Saltash. We are looking for a Nursery Deputy Manager, to fit well within our friendly team and learn skills on the job whilst supporting children's play, learning and development. We are looking for a professional attitude, but with a sense of fun and excitement as this allows out children to thrive within our nursery environment.

Purpose of post

· To work under the direction of the Manager and deputise for him/her as and when required

· To support the aims and objectives of the nursery and assist the Manager in the organisation of a high-quality establishment for children from birth to five years

· To provide high standards of childcare and education - to include the monitoring and review of provision, this includes providing a safe, caring environment to enable the emotional, social and educational development of children, through individual attention and group activities

· To support the team in order to provide an enabling environment in which all individual children can play, learn and develop

· To direct and support staff as agreed by the Manager., · To promote the aims and objectives of the nursery

· To promote the high standards of the nursery at all times to parents, staff and visitors

· To assist the Manager in showing parents around the nursery facilities and sending out information

· To ensure the provision of high standards of physical and emotional care

· To lead a team of professional workers and to ensure good practice at all times

· To assist the Manager in setting and implementing objectives and policy for the nursery

· To assist with the planning and organisation of staffing schedules and holiday rotas to ensure adequate staffing levels are maintained in accordance with Ofsted Inspectorate

· To assist with the implementation of administrative procedures involved with registration, place allocation, and other related matters

· To assist with the development and implementation of systems to monitor and record child development

· To assist with the preparation and maintenance of materials and equipment

· To be responsible for the health and safety standards appropriate for the needs of young children and ensuring staff compliance and awareness

· To ensure high standards of hygiene and cleanliness are maintained at all times

· To ensure the provision of a high-quality environment to meet the needs of individual children regardless of any disabilities, family backgrounds or medical history

· Support all team members with the early identification and intervention for children with possible special needs and give physical, emotional, intellectual guidance as appropriate

· To ensure confidentiality of all information received and shared

· To assist with staff development and training

· To assist the Manager in the supervision of training of students in placement within the nursery

· Liaise with parents, other family members and staff to help ensure that the particular needs of children are met and that parental choice is considered in terms of care given

· To liaise with outside agencies as required

· Assist the Manager with the efficient upkeep of the building and grounds and maintenance, stock of equipment, furnishings and fittings

· Maintaining staff awareness of the fire evacuation procedures in accordance with the code of practice

· To be involved in out of working hours activities, e.g. monthly training, planning meetings, monthly staff meetings, parents evening, fundraising events etc.

· To deputise for the Manager in his/her absence

· To undertake such other duties and responsibilities of an equivalent nature as may be determined from time-to-time by the Manager.

· To hand out leaflets and other promotional material in order to increase capacity in the nursery

· To carry out room observations and peer observations.

NVQ level 3, At least 2 years experience within a childcare setting

- Experience in leading teams, delegating tasks and able to be adaptable

Childcare discount

- company events

- referral programme

- Training and development

Our nurseries are committed to safe recruitment so a disclosure barring service check is required to be undertaken