KiddyKare are looking for an experienced deputy manager for a lovely privately owned nursery located in Pinner. The nursery is set with beautiful views and lots of outdoor space.
Working 40 hours per week between the hours of 7:30 and 6pm with a salary of up to £38,000.
What they have to offer:
• 28 days holiday per year including 5 days at Easter, 5 days at Christmas, bank holidays and the remaining to take in your own time
• One extra day’s holiday per year increasing with each year of service
• Additional days holiday for your birthday! If your birthday falls on a weekend, a day around the weekend will be given.
• Employee of the month rewards
• Christmas Bonus
• Three paid staff inset days per year
• In house training and opportunities to complete further courses and qualifications.
• Complimentary team building activities and staff events
• Staff childcare discount
What your day would include:
• Leading a team, encouraging and raising practice daily.
• Managing and overseeing the daily running of the nursery in the absence of the manager.
• Staff delegation and deployment to ensure all rooms are working within the adult to child ratios.
• Oversee display boards and the setting up of a stimulating, warm environment prepared for the children including the garden in accordance with the 7 areas of learning.
• Mentoring and training Room Leaders.
• Creating children's health care plans.
Qualifications & Experience:
Essential:
• Level 3 or above in Early Years Education or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum of three years’ experience working in a childcare setting, with at least two in a
supervisory or leadership role.
• Sound knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework and relevant childcare
legislation.
Desirable:
• Level 5 or above in Leadership and Management in Early Years.
• Experience in Ofsted inspections and achieving Good or Outstanding ratings.
• First Aid and Safeguarding training