Deputy Manager Vacancy Colindale 32k, depending on qualifications and experience benefits The Deputy Manager will be responsible to the manager of our pre-school to help in the management of all staff settings. Duties for our Deputy Manager role: Assist in the effective daily management, including the deployment of staff and the safety, security, education and wellbeing of all children registration requirements and all statutory legislation. Ensure that all required standards, ratios and conditions of registration are maintained at all times within the nursery Organise and implement the nursery’s key person system. Organise a programme of staff training to meet identified training needs and ensure all trainees receive appropriate mentoring, coaching and support. As a Deputy Manager you will need: At least two years’ proven experience of working in an early year’s care and education setting or at least two years’ other suitable experience Level 5 early years education and childcare qualification or Montessori equivalent, and a commitment to obtaining further training and professional development. Ability to prepare the setting for inspections to achieve and maintain at least a good-outstanding Ofsted rating. Ability to ensure the Montessori philosophy is maintained and upheld by all staff through regular training, reflection and supervision. Sound understanding of child development, and of children’s needs. Ability to plan and implement a pre-school curriculum, taking into account the SEN Code of Practice, child protection procedures and equal opportunities considerations. Demonstrable and detailed knowledge of current legislation relevant to the early years. Ability to comply with the requirements placed on the setting by the EYFS and MEAB board. Ability to work with parents and families to encourage their involvement. Ability to effectively market the setting to maximise occupancy levels and fee income. Ability to effectively lead and manage a team of adults, including conducting performance management processes Demonstrate a commitment to continuously promoting a culture of safeguarding. 1ommitment to equal opportunities and an understanding of equality and diversity issues. Ability to write clear reports Benefits: Competitive salary Company pension Tailored training Lunches Career progression Bonus (target) Childcare 5.6 weeks paid holiday Please apply online and we will be in touch