Nursery Deputy Manager
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the MiChild group. We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Deputy Manager to work at our beautiful Manchester City Centre based nursery, Echoes.
Role and Responsibilities
1. To liaise with the managers on a daily basis.
2. 50 percent room based/50 percent office based as and when required to support the management team.
3. To work as part of the nursery team.
4. Drive quality within all rooms and role model outstanding practice daily.
5. To make decisions on the day-to-day running of the nursery in the absence of a Manager.
6. To follow all the nursery's administrative procedures.
7. To be a positive role model to other staff throughout the nursery.
8. To have a thorough working knowledge of the nursery's policies and procedures.
9. To assist in the training of staff within the nursery.
10. In the absence of a Manager, to manage staffing levels and deploy staff where necessary throughout the setting.
11. To attend meetings as part of the management team.
12. To be flexible with shifts and staying behind etc. to ensure all shifts are covered in the event of staff sickness.
13. Fire checks/read meters/Risk assessments/Housekeeping.
14. To ensure that the nursery consistently meets the requirements set out in the Early Years Foundation Stage to a minimum good standard.
15. To monitor any safeguarding issues following local authority procedures.
16. Prepare the nursery for Ofsted inspections and action any recommendations made by the inspector ensuring a minimum good grade is awarded.
Requirements
1. Level 3 in Childcare as a minimum.
2. Previous management experience in a nursery environment.
3. Enthusiasm, professionalism, and creativity.
Benefits
1. Opportunity for career progression.
2. Accredited training.
3. Rewards app.
4. Well-being program.
5. Staff treats.
6. Childcare discounts.
7. Competitive salary.
8. Company pension.
Salary dependent on experience.
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