Job Description
Permanent - All year round - 27.75 Hours per week - Compressed hours over 3 days of the week working 7:45am - 6.00pm.
Are you passionate about nurturing young minds and creating a positive impact on early childhood development? We are seeking a dedicated Deputy Manager to lead our vibrant nursery school community based at Amersham Road in Reading.
Candidates should possess a minimum qualification of NVQ Level 3 or its equivalent in childcare and education, along with a demonstrated ability in delivering high-quality childcare and education.
We are looking for a warm, caring, organised, and dynamic individual, possessing excellent knowledge of the EYFS and demonstrating self-motivation. The role involves creating a secure and engaging environment where children are at the forefront of all you do.
Key Responsibilities:
* Implementing the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum.
* Providing a nurturing and stimulating environment for children aged birth to 5 years.
* Leading team meetings and room meetings.
* Supervision of staff.
* Leading the nursery in the absence of the manager.
* Overseeing the planning and delivering age-appropriate activities to foster holistic development.
* Building strong relationships with children, parents, and fellow team members.
If you are ready to embark on an exciting journey in early childhood education, we invite you to apply and contribute to the growth and development of young minds at Caversham Nursery School.
We offer a competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:
* Local Government Pension Scheme.
* Generous annual leave entitlement.
* 50% Discounted Childcare scheme.
* 2 x Free Social Events per year.
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Season ticket loans.
* A range of local discounts.
Please email [email protected] or call 0118 937 5429 for an application pack - Applications will be considered upon receipt.
Visit the Nursery School website for more information - https://www.reysfederation.org/caversham-nursery-school
Please do not send a C.V. For the purposes of Equal Opportunities, we can only accept Reading Borough Council application forms.
We have a strong commitment to inclusion and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We follow safer recruitment practices. Successful applicants will be required to provide satisfactory background checks, references and an enhanced DBS disclosure will be sought.
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