ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATION: minimum of an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification, Safeguarding and child protection training.
DESIRABLE: At least 1 year experience within a managerial or leadership role, At least 2 years’ experience within an early years setting, Basic food hygiene certificate, Paediatric first aid qualification completed within the last three years
Main Duties:
1. To support the Setting Manager in the day-to-day running of the setting.
2. Manage the setting and undertake managerial duties in the absence of the Setting Manager.
3. To undertake additional leadership responsibilities, including school run, wraparound care, etc.
4. To lead the Pearl room.
5. To adhere to and follow all health and safety policies and procedures.
6. To supervise relevant staff, volunteers, work experience and student placements on a daily, weekly and monthly basis.
7. To contribute to and attend supervisions and staff appraisals that promote a culture of self-evaluation and reflective practice throughout the setting.
8. To attend, plan and run regular team meetings.
9. To adhere to and follow all of the setting’s policies and procedures.
10. To attend additional training events and meetings as identified by the Setting Manager for training requirements.
11. To supervise, care for and protect the children from dangerous or harmful situations and enhance their general health, wellbeing and development.
12. To oversee and provide high standards of care within the setting in regards to the planning, delivery and monitoring of the curriculum, resources and environment in accordance with the children’s individual needs and development.
13. To keep accurate and up-to-date records of the children and setting, including records of progress and any behavioural and developmental reports.
14. To liaise and work in partnership with external agencies (both statutory and voluntary) to support children within the setting as appropriate.
15. To liaise with parents/carers about their children’s needs, interests and progress through regular reports, meetings and communications.
16. To undertake any other duties as deemed necessary by the Setting Manager.
Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of duties.
The deputy manager will be required to undertake any other reasonable duties outlined by the Setting Manager.