Banana Moon Day Nurseries is a leading provider of high-quality childcare and early years education. Banana Moon Sunderland is a thriving new nursery looking for an enthusiastic, energetic, and motivational Deputy Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to help lead a happy nursery where we focus on encouraging children to be children, learning through fun and engaging play. You will be working with a dedicated team in a caring, family-friendly, characterful, and stimulating environment which is inviting to children, families, and staff.
As the Deputy Manager, you will work closely with the Manager and may have responsibility as a Room Leader whilst also being expected to take responsibility for everyday management responsibilities in the absence of the Manager.
Key Responsibilities:
* Support operational management of the nursery facilities and staff to ensure high-quality education and care is delivered at all times.
* Responsible for company adherence to Banana Moon policies and procedures.
* Ensure the nursery is compliant with regulatory requirements and health and safety guidelines.
* Consistently meet legislative requirements and follow the Early Learning and Development Programme, delivering standards to ensure the highest possible inspection grading.
* Assist with the training, support, mentoring, role modelling, and supervision of the staff team, inspiring and leading ambitious practice.
* Assist in planning and organising age-appropriate activities and learning experiences for children.
* Create a safe, caring, and welcoming setting in which families are happy to entrust their child and where their child is encouraged and supported to flourish in an enabling and stimulating environment.
* Promote a successful and profitable business, engaging with the local community and marketing the nursery to reach maximum occupancy whilst providing excellent customer care.
The ideal candidate for this role will have a strong background in early years education, along with proven experience in a leadership or supervisory position within a nursery setting. You should have a deep understanding of early years frameworks and regulations, and a genuine passion for providing the best possible start in life for young children.
Requirements:
* Minimum level 3 qualification in Early Years or equivalent.
* DBS enhanced disclosure within the child workforce sector.
* Paediatric 12hr First Aid certificate.
* Safeguarding training and qualification.
* Minimum of 2 years' post-qualifying experience.
* Minimum of 1 year's management experience.
Benefits:
* The opportunity to manage a newly established day nursery with high-end furniture and resources.
* A unique curriculum that focuses on the wellbeing of staff, children, and families.
* A bespoke electronic 'Parent App', giving instant messages to and from parents about their child's day and development, minimising the requirement for excessive paperwork.
* State of the art technology, including biometric fingerprint and iPads.
* On-the-job training and support from a national franchise and access to online training for further qualifications.
* EAP Programme.
* Staff discount for childcare.
* Annual black tie event.
Seniority level:
Entry level
Employment type:
Full-time
Job function:
Education
Industries:
IT Services and IT Consulting
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