Job Description

My client (nursery) in Crawley is seeking a Deputy Manager in a Nursery. You need to have a level 3 or above nursery practitioner qualification to apply alongside experience having worked as a deputy or room leader before.

Please only apply if you are within a 40 minute commute distance.

Responsible to:

Nursery Manager

Main purpose of the role:

To assist the manager in ensuring that the nursery follows the current policies, procedures and legislations from the EYFS and that the nurseries philosophy is abided by. Ensuring the children are always safe and well looked after. To be a good role model to the children and colleagues, managing and motivating the team, creating a happy working environment. In the absence of the manager to undertake the overall day to day management of the nursery.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Essential Criteria

o A childcare and education qualification equivalent to Level 3

o A minimum of 2 years' experience in a Early Years Setting

o Experience of leading and supporting a team

o Current safeguarding training

o To hold a current First Aid Certificate

Desirable Criteria

o A Degree in Early Years Childcare and Education

o Experience working with children with SEND

o Management qualification

KNOWLEDGE

Essential Criteria

o Excellent knowledge and understanding of the EYFS Framework

o Comprehensive knowledge of child development, planning for children's individual needs and next steps using the EYFS framework

o A full knowledge of safeguarding procedures

o A full knowledge of child development and the key person role

o A full knowledge of the inspection process of regulatory bodies

o A full knowledge of all Health and Safety policies and procedures

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Essential Criteria

o Ability to lead and motivate a team

o Excellent communicate skills both written and verbal

o Ability to work individually and as part of a team

o Respect for all cultures of colleagues, children and families

o A positive and self-motivated attitude

o The ability to prioritise your workload

o The ability to be self-reflective on nursery practise to raise quality standards

o IT skills

o Ability to use own initiative

o Kind and caring nature

OTHER

Essential Criteria

o A DBS check

o A willingness to undertake further relevant training

Desirable Criteria

o Full, clean UK driving license

Please apply using your CV and we will aim to respond within 3 working days.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 32,032.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension On-site parking Referral programme
Flexible language requirement:

English not required
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:

Nursery: 1 year (preferred) Nursery experience: 1 year (preferred) Childcare: 1 year (preferred) Management: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: 533