Deputy Nursery Manager

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.