Deputy Nursery Manager Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Deputy Nursery Manager to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Ability to manage difficult situations in a calm manner;
- Provide leadership in training staff and deliver high quality practice within the nursery;
- To write clear reports and oversee record keeping;
- Have strong EYFS knowledge;
- Provide new starters with tailored inductions to suit both local and internationally recruited new starters;
- Attend staff meetings and training sessions for continuous professional development;
- To maintain a high standard of care and service throughout the nursery through a self-evaluation of the setting;
- Promote and support professional development;
- Ensure internal policies and procedures are adhered whilst also meeting the external legislation and guidelines from our governing bodies;
- Fulfil recruitment needs for the nursery as required aligned to the Safer Recruitment Policy;
- Support and mentor other practitioners;
- Responsibility to make referrals to external agencies and regulatory bodies;
- To build positive partnerships with parents and children;
- Desirable recent Ofsted inspection experience;
- Model the skills and behaviours that safeguard and support children.
Requirements:
- Good understanding of marketing and supporting the occupancy within the Nursery;
- Experience of working as part of a Management team;
- At least two years’ experience working in the Early Years sector;
- Be self-motivated, innovative, reflective and prepared to think beyond the boundaries;
- Be committed to quality teaching and learning;
- Contribute to the professional reputation of the setting;
- Demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills;
- Be positive and proactive with team members;
- Results-oriented;
- Be willing to participate in a range of staff development activities;
- To continually strive for best practice in yourself and inspiring others;
- Senior experience working in an early year’s setting;
- A child centred approach to teaching using creative and exciting methods to engage and stimulate;
- An excellent understanding of safeguarding / knowledge of child protection procedures;
- Good communication skills, approachable, confident and caring with a passion for working with children.