Little Flyers has a unique and diverse outlook for children and staff in Early Years. We are influencing and shaping the changes needed in the sector while ensuring quality and compliance with legislation.
Our current senior management team consists of three family directors, including the business manager, operations manager, lead setting managers, development support manager, learning and development manager, room leaders, and Little Flyers mentors.
Our Culture and Values
Our founder, Sharon, has high expectations of values and believes in mutual respect. We expect honest, dependable, and enthusiastic staff. Sharon is also the founder of the Scottish Private Nursery Association (SPNA) and advocates tirelessly for the Early Years sector in Scotland.
We are looking for an energetic and creative deputy manager to support our manager and team in realizing the potential of our early years setting. The ideal candidate will lead learning about the natural world and instill confidence in children, parents, and team members while following the Little Flyers ethos.
Responsibilities
* Support daily operations of the ELC setting, including the team and children.
* Lead curriculum planning for indoor and outdoor learning.
* Manage resources and equipment with the team.
* Facilitate clear communication with parents and families.
* Assist the manager in planning for improvement using HGIOELC/Care Inspectorate Quality Framework.
* Complete room audits and plan next steps for improvement.
* Support the manager with inductions, training, mentoring students, and modeling best practices.
* Ensure compliance with local and national regulatory and legislative requirements.
* Demonstrate excellent organizational and communication skills.
* Build strong interpersonal relationships.
* Work effectively to deadlines.
* Be qualified to or working towards SCQF level 9 (BA Childhood Practice/PDA).
* Have experience with Health and Safety procedures and Risk Management.
* Show passion for leading outdoor learning.
* Train, coach, and support the staff team.
If you share our values and ethos, please get in touch to learn more and join us!
Job Information
* Location: Edinburgh, Scotland
* Job Title: Deputy Manager
* Experience: +2 years
* Qualification: Fully Qualified in Childcare
* Offered Salary: £14.50
Email: businessmanager@littleflyerschildcare.org.uk
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