Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Fenny Stratford is recruiting for a Deputy Nursery Manager to join their team. We are a 67 place home from home nursery with 3 rooms across 2 floors.
Responsibilities:
1. Provide high-quality care and education to children in the nursery
2. Create a safe and stimulating environment for children to learn and play
3. Plan and implement age-appropriate activities and experiences
4. Monitor and observe children's development and progress
5. Collaborate with parents and communicate effectively about children's daily activities and progress
6. Maintain a clean and organized nursery environment
7. Follow all health, safety, and hygiene guidelines
8. Manage the opening or closing of the nursery in a shift pattern with the nursery management team
9. Ensure smooth workflow and adherence to company policies and procedures
10. Lead the training, inductions, and supervision of staff members
Experience:
1. Previous experience in a leadership role within a childcare environment
2. Knowledge of child development principles and practices
3. Familiarity with early years curriculum frameworks
4. Ability to engage and interact positively with children
5. Strong communication and interpersonal skills
6. Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively
7. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software
8. Flexibility to work varying shifts as needed
Job Type:
Full-time
Pay:
£26,000.00-£29,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company events
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* Free parking
* On-site parking
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Experience:
* Nursery: 1 year (preferred)
* Childcare: 2 years (preferred)
* Management or Leadership: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
* Full & Relevant Level 3 (or higher) Childcare qualification (preferred)
Work Location:
In person
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