Job Role
We are seeking an Assistant Manager to join our team at a busy preschool in the heart of Woolpit Village. The ideal candidate will have a passion for childcare and possess strong leadership skills to support the smooth operation of our establishment. The Job role is for 30 hours per week, including office time.
Duties
Provide professional childcare, take care of, play with and teach children while they are at the setting. Be attentive to children’s needs and take care of their hygiene needs.
Assists the Manager and leads when the Manager is unavailable.
Supervising children’s play time and following the EYFS learning plan created by the Manager - Childcare Lead.
Making sure they follow the health and safety procedures during children’s play time and assess any issues or concerns. If any issues or concerns are found, discuss these with the Manager.
Engaging children in learning and play activities. Provide activities that extend children’s learning.
Updating Tapestry records.
Have a positive relationship with the parents/carers.
Complete IEP’s as appropriate.
Take part in parent’s/carer’s meetings for your key children’s progress.
Maintaining a high standard or operation at the setting.
Attending monthly staff meetings.
Preparing snacks and drinks and helping children with their lunches.
Reporting any issues or concerns regarding the children to the Manager and/or SENCo.
Makes sure the setting’s cleanliness standards are maintained to the highest levels.
Maintain first aid boxes and ensure they are well stocked, and the contents are in date.
To be the assistant PANCo (Physical Activity and Nutrition Coordinator) for the setting - this includes updating the snack menu and planning the physical activities with the PANCo’s input and order the online weekly shop.
To ensure that our statutory training is up to date (on our printed grid) and inform Office Manager when it needs to be updated and any further training is required. To encourage and offer staff further training opportunities where suitable.
To assist with recruitment of new employees. For example, attend interviews.
Doing regular open and closing checks and filling in the paperwork.
Ensure that families are signposted to other services where appropriate.
Promoting the setting within the community.
Complying with all procedures set in the setting.
Updating contractors file when necessary.
Updating policies and procedures regularly.
Order resources requested by the Manager or with Manager’s permission.
Support with some office based work: laminating, printing etc
Experience
Previous experience in a childcare with at least a level 2 qualification.
Strong team management skills with the ability to lead by example.
Excellent organisational skills with the ability to multitask effectively.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.00 per hour
Expected hours: 30 per week, including school holidays.
Schedule:
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends
Application question(s):
• Do you have any childcare qualifications?
Experience:
• Childcare: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Preschool Assistant Manager 30h pw
Expected start date: as soon as possible.