Location : Acton - 2 Min walk from South Acton Station
Job Reference : ActM-011
Job Type : Permanent
Job Title :
Deputy Nursery Lead
Category : DayNurseries
Sub-Category : Deputy Nursery Manager
Salary : £26,000 to £28,000
JOB DESCRIPTION
Are you an experienced Third In Charge or Room Leader ready to take the next big step in your career? A leading group of independent Montessori nurseries and preschools in West London is on the lookout for a passionate individual like you to join their team! This is your chance to elevate your professional journey by training as a Deputy Nursery Manager while working in a nurturing and inspiring environment.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
* Deputise for the Manager.
* Oversee the smooth running of the nursery.
* Lead the staff team to deliver high quality practice within the nursery.
* Ensure a high standard of physical, emotional, social and intellectual care and development for children placed in the Day Nursery.
* Observe each child’s progress and report on achievements, looking for progression and continuity alongside the Early Years Foundation Stage.
* Ensure that no child is ever left on their own in the room/nursery/outing.
* Understand and participate in the key person system.
* Ensure that your own key children's learning journey/profiles are up to date and maintained at the required quality level.
* Deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage framework and any other appropriate guidance for young children in accordance with nursery’s policy and guidelines.
* Action and monitor all child safeguarding/protection issues/accidents to ensure that any remedial action is taken immediately.
* Ensure close monitoring of children about whom there are concerns.
* Carry out health and safety checks as required to ensure the room/nursery is tidy, safe, clean and secure for children, staff, parents/carers and visitors.
* Participate in free flow systems to aid children’s development in self-assurance, independence, making choices and self-selecting.
* Promote positive relationships with parents, children and colleagues.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
* Childcare qualified to Level 3.
* You may have experience of the following: Third In Charge, Room Supervisor, Room Manager or Room Leader.
* Training in Child Protection and Safeguarding Children.
* Training in Behaviour Management.
* A recent Paediatric First Aid certificate.
* Fluency in written and spoken English and an ability to write reports as directed by the manager.
* Strong knowledge of the EYFS.
BENEFITS
* Excellent Base Salary
* 28 days holidays
* Half day off on your birthday
* Funded training courses to develop your career
* Financial support towards further qualifications
* Increased salary for Level 3 Forest School Leaders
* Career progression and promotion opportunities
* Health care benefits including optical, dental, chiropody and therapy (physio and osteo)
* Westfield Rewards - Exclusive special offers and discounts from more than 450 High Street and online retailers
* Free 24 hours counselling and advice line on a wide range of issues
* Ofsted "Outstanding" outcome - "M&S gift voucher" for each staff
* Staff discount for childcare
* Pension Scheme
* Introduce a friend and earn a "M&S gift voucher".
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