Deputy Manager
Salary - £30,000 - £38,000 + competitive benefits
As a Deputy Manager, you are a TLE Happiness Ambassador. You are passionate about creating a happy and safe space that ensures our little learners have the best environment to Learn, Play, and Grow. You will be responsible for building lasting relationships with prospective and current families and ensuring they experience why Happy Happens Here.
Job Description:
* Model outstanding care that helps children to develop and meets their individual needs.
* Ensure that the team provides rich learning environments that are stimulating and inspiring for the children both indoors and outdoors.
* Lead, mentor, inspire and influence the team to deliver outstanding care and education opportunities and experiences.
* Conduct and record regular Supervisions, 1:1’s and Appraisals, including continued professional development opportunities for the team.
* Designated Safeguarding Lead; level 3 - promote the Health, Safety and Welfare of children, employees, and families in line with The Learning Experience's Child Protection and Health and Safety policies.
* Ensure policies and procedures are adhered to while meeting external legislation and guidelines from the governing body of the country where the nursery is located.
* Promote and follow guidelines for managing behaviour, including supporting children to manage their own feelings and behaviours.
* Support, coach and mentor new employees with their individual induction plan.
* Work collaboratively and in partnership with colleagues, parents and/or caregivers to meet the individual needs of children.
* Promote the nursery to existing families and new perspectives to support retention, reduce attrition, and grow the occupancy levels at the nursery.
* Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication at all levels.
* Attend all staff meetings and lead in the absence of the Nursery Manager. Attend training sessions for both mandatory requirements and continuous professional development.
Qualifications
* Experience of working within the Early Years sector, with previous experience as a key person or Room Leader (or equivalent).
* Sound understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and knowledge of Safeguarding and Child Protection.
* Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
* Ability to be flexible, adaptable, and embrace new ways of doing things.
* Competent user of ICT systems and willingness to learn and develop.
* Full and relevant Level 3 and/or above (equivalent) Childcare qualification.
* Current Pediatric First Aid certification.
Additional Information
The duties and responsibilities in this job description are not exhaustive or restrictive; changes and other duties relevant to this post may be added. This job description may be reviewed in the future.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and references.
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