Deputy Manager
The Woodlands Day Care
40 hours per week
Salary £35,000 per annum
Woodlands Day Care, part of the Family First Group, is looking for a Deputy Manager to join their team and provide stimulating and purposeful experiences, environments, and resources to children that are appropriate to their age and stage of development. This role requires working 40 hours per week, with various shift patterns between the opening and closing times of the nursery (7:00 am - 6:00 pm). This nursery is open all year round and is not a term-time only role. A full and relevant Level 3 childcare qualification is required. Salary is £35,000 per annum, depending on qualifications and experience.
Why work at Woodlands Day Care?
Our nursery is a home-based setting with diversity and a long-standing team. We have a mixture of qualified staff members, including Levels 2, 3, 6, and 7. We also have a lovely secluded outdoor area with free flow access for our Preschool.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
* Ensure the safety and wellbeing of every child, staff, parent, and visitor at all times.
* Understand and ensure that the requirements of the statutory framework for the EYFS are met throughout the nursery.
* Assist in managing the acceptance and administration of medication and ensure care plans are thorough and up to date for children or staff with health conditions.
* Ensure that all children receive stimulating and purposeful experiences, environments, and resources that are appropriate to their age and stage of development.
* Promote respect and credibility for this position through effective communication skills, impartiality, and consistency.
* Inspire the staff team with creative ideas and new challenges to achieve outstanding practice.
* Maintain accurate records and accounts relating to children and staff on the EyMan system and on file.
* Undertake any other duties to ensure the smooth running of the nursery and the safety and wellbeing of children, staff, and families.
Requirements and Skills for Nursery Deputy Manager:
* Full and relevant Level 3 in Childcare qualification - Essential
* Over 1 year’s experience of working in Early Years - Essential
* Sound knowledge of the statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements - Essential
* Over 1 year’s experience of working in a management position - Desirable
* Level 5 qualification in Childcare and/or Management and Leadership - Desirable
* Experience of successfully passing an Ofsted inspection to good or outstanding – Desirable
Why Join Us?
At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
* Annual Leave: Starting at 24 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidays.
* Discounts: 75% off nursery fees for our team members.
* Wellbeing: Confidential employee assistance helpline available.
* Development: Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your career growth.
All perks are pro-rata for part-time staff and subject to successful completion of the probationary period. These perks may be subject to further conditions and can be withdrawn or reviewed at the discretion of the company.
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty.
The Woodlands Daycare is part of the Family First Group, where we take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs.
Benefits:
Family First benefits include annual leave starting at 24 days, a paid day off for your birthday, and bank holidays. Additionally, we offer discounted nursery fees for all our team members, friends, and family, as well as access to a discount/perks platform with exceptional learning and development opportunities tailored to you.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Childcare
* Company events
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* Free parking
* On-site parking
* Referral programme
Work Location: In person
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