Nursery Deputy Manager Battersea, London Salary - £35,000 At Joneshouse Recruitment we are excited to be working with an outstanding and well managed Private Day Nursery based in Battersea. Duties: Adhere to company policies and procedures, including refining, implementing and rolling out Parent engagement, outside agency engagement and peer engagement with other managers at IMA and our competitors Develop and implement age- and ability-appropriate programme of activities and events, including clubs and focus on curriculum intent (based on the approach of the nursery and targeted to individual children), accounting for SEND if required. Maintain general high standards and adopt the ethos of the organisation at all times Refine, adopt and implement safeguarding and health and safety policies and procedures Staff training, recruitment, development and retention Manage administrative duties and regulatory compliance Business development taking enquiries, assisting Head Office with leading and managing the setting and staff, including operations, processes, procurement of resources, planning of events Prepare nursery for Ofsted inspections, if required, lead during inspection and implement recommendations Qualifications: Previous experience in an Ofsted rated Outstanding nursery, or within a management structure in an Ofsted Good or above rated nursery Minimum Level 3 Early Years qualification 3 years' experience in a senior role within a nursery/preschool setting Kind, approachable, empathetic, calm and self-motivated Ability to motivate, manage, and work effectively within a team Strong understanding of the EYFS, Montessori approach and current Early Years Inspection Framework Thorough knowledge of child safeguarding and welfare There are excellent transport links that serve this childcare setting with numerous buses and trains all getting you to your destination with only a short walk ADZN1_UKTJ