04 Sep, 2018
Deputy Nursery Manager - Acton Park
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To work under the direction of the manager and deputise as and when required. To work as a key person and as part of the team under the direction of the manager. To lead the room in providing safe, high quality education and care for young children which meets the individual needs of children attending the setting.
To lead the planning of the curriculum using the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum for guidance and maintain accurate and effective children’s records.
To lead the room in implementing an effective daily routine.
To help to set up the playroom(s) for the daily programme and to help tidy away at the
end of the session.
To act as a key person to a small group of children, liaising closely and building an
effective relationship with parents/carers and ensuring each child's needs are
recognised and met.
Work in partnership with parents/carers and other family members.
To advise the Manager of any concerns e.g. over children, parents or the safety of
equipment, preserving confidentiality as necessary.
To teach children, offering an appropriate level of support and stimulating play
experiences.
Ensure that children are kept safe and that staff understand and when necessary follow
child protection procedures.
To support meal times within the setting.
To actively participate at team meetings, supervisor meetings and appraisal meetings.
To implement good practise and good conduct as a senior member of staff, supporting
all staff and engaging in a good staff team.
Look upon the nursery as a ‘whole’. Be flexible within your working practises and be
constantly aware of the changing needs of the children and nursery.
To support and train apprentice members of staff.
To attend training courses as required and to take responsibility for your development.
To keep completely confidential any information regarding the children, their families or
other staff, which is required as part of the job.
To be aware of and adhere to all the setting’s operational policies and procedures, e.g.
health and safety, fire precautions, dropping off and collection of children, food safety,
cleanliness of the setting etc.
To ensure that adequate records are kept and updated regularly.
To promote the nursery to current parents and potential customers.
To undertake any other reasonable duties as directed by the Manager, in accordance
with the setting’s business plan/objectives.
It is the nature of working in a nursery that tasks and responsibilities are on occasion unpredictable and varied, so to retain flexibility 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 Manager/DCO.
Person specification
Essential criteria
Willingness to learn.
Level 3 early year’s education and childcare qualification or equivalent, and a
commitment/willingness to obtain a higher qualification.
Previous experience of working with young children.
Sound knowledge of child development for children from birth to five years.
Knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
Knowledge of child protection procedures.
Good communication skills with children and adults.
An understanding of play based approaches to children’s learning and development.
Commitment to equal opportunities.
Commitment to working effectively with young children and families.
Friendly and flexible approach at work which facilitates the development of effective
relationships.
Desirable criteria
Willingness to undertake further training.
Current First Aid at Work qualification.
Current Food Hygiene certificate.
Previous experience of supervising staff and leading the room.
Terms and conditions
Hours: 40 per week Salary range: Dependant on qualification and experiences
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and does require a Disclosure Barring Scheme check. Applicants must be prepared to disclose any convictions they may have and any orders which have been made against them.
Hungry Caterpillar Day Nurseries Ltd
Acton Park, London, UK
Full time
