Wembley Park Montessori are recruiting for an experienced Deputy Manager- Maternity Cover to join their busy, yet warm and friendly nursery.
This role is full time, working 40 hours per week – working a variety of shifts between the hours of 8am-6pm offering at least one half day per week. 50% time in the rooms and 50% time in the office.
Salary - £32,000 - £37,000 per annum dependent on experience.
We offer:
· Competitive salary with an annual review
· 28 days holiday per year including, 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
· Pension scheme
· Two paid staff training days per year
· Non-contact time provided each week during the nursery day to complete observations and update children’s framework
· In house training and opportunities to complete further qualifications
· Complimentary team building activities
· Time owed in lieu
A day at Wembley Park Montessori would include:
* Leading and working as part of a team to ensure the nursery runs smoothly and efficiently.
* Caring for all children and ensuring their personal and hygiene needs are met daily.
* Ensuring the children are happy, settled and content.
* Observing, assessing, and planning for the children’s individual needs, ensuring their development is continuously monitored and create opportunities for children to progress.
* Keeping up to date and informed of legislation in relation to early education and ensure that all paperwork is in keeping with the EYFS and Ofsted Requirements.
* Becoming familiarised with the nursery's policies and procedures and working within these.
* Sharing creative ideas and willingly involving your team in decision making for the classroom e.g., activities/planning.
* Delegating tasks to your team to ensure smooth operations.
* Forming professional and friendly partnerships with parents and forming secure relationships with the children.
* Using our nursery app "Blossom Educational" - training will be provided.
* Deputising in the absence of the Managers.
What we would ask from you:
A minimum of Level 3 in Childcare or Montessori Diploma is essential.
Previous experience of leading a Room/Nursery setting with children under the age of 5 is essential.
Previous experience of working in a Montessori setting is desired but not essential.
Being a positive role model to your team.
An extensive knowledge of the current EYFS.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
To be passionate, motivated, have the ability to work well within a team and be able to adapt to a fun and inspiring way of working.
Good ICT skills.
We take safeguarding very seriously and a current and clean Disclosure Barring Services (DBS) Certificate is essential.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £32,000.00-£37,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* On-site parking
* Referral programme
Schedule:
* 10 hour shift
* 8 hour shift
* Monday to Friday
Experience:
* Childcare: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
* Level 2 or Level 3 in childcare (required)
Work Location: In person
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