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Due to an internal promotion, First Class Nursery are seeking a full time Deputy Manager to join our fantastic nursery team.

So, if you have a passion for Early Years, whether you have management experience, or are an experienced practitioner looking for your next challenge in childcare, this may be the perfect opportunity for you.

We are an OFSTED rated ‘Good’ setting, established for over 25 years in the heart of Kidderminster. We pride ourselves on the quality care and education we provide, the relationships we build with our families, and our staff retention.

Hours of work: Full-time, Permanent

Working patterns are 38 hours per week, Monday to Friday, all year round, covering 7.30am until 5:30pm. Hours to be spread over 4 or 5 days depending on needs of the nursery. Working pattern to be negotiated and consistent. Subject to change upon consultation and with appropriate notice. Evening staff meetings and training when required, for which TOIL awarded for out of contracted hours.

Salary: £26,142

Place of work: First Class Nursery, Lister Road, Kidderminster, DY11 6NN

Responsible to: Nursery Manager

We will offer support and training to aid the successful candidate to fully take on the role of Deputy. The Deputy Manager will be based in our toddler room and in ratio.

Duties and Responsibilities

The ideal candidate for the Nursery Deputy Manager position would need to have the following:

• Solid understanding of the EYFS framework.
• Excellent understanding of how to plan and implement high quality teaching and good practise.
• Excellent experience and knowledge of child protection and safeguarding practices.
• A drive and love for working with and educating children. Sound knowledge of child development.
• Experience and understanding of children with SEND, the role of SENCO, and delivery of inclusive practise.
• A desire to continually reflect on, learn from, and improve practice.
• An ability to lead, coach and motivate a team.
• An ability to identify priorities and meet outcomes.
• Solid experience of the practitioner role, including the responsibilities of a key worker.
• A confident, outgoing and friendly personality
• An understanding of the challenges and pressures that are presented to us within our profession and a willingness and motivation to overcome them in order to provide excellent provision for our children and families.

Essential Qualifications and Experience:

• Either NNEB, CACHE, NVQ, EYE, Level 3, or equivalent in early years childcare
• Minimum 5 years practitioner experience.
• At least 2 years working in a senior role within a childcare setting (Preferable) We will consider suitable candidates with relevant practitioner experience who feel capable to step up from Practitioner level.
• Excellent knowledge of the EYFS, Health & Safety, and Safeguarding Legislation and practises.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to liaise with and develop good relationships with parents Key responsibilities
• Support the Nursery Manager in the day to day operations of the nursery. This will include administrative duties to assist with our processes. Such as registration of new children, maintaining our records, SEND funding claims, NEF funding, and liaising with other outside professionals within health, social care and education.
• Carry out the role of Deputy Designated Lead for Safeguarding, once training is completed.
• Undertake all necessary responsibilities of a keyworker. Supporting key children and parents and taking responsibility for the planning and implementation of care and education needs.
• Adhere to all nurseries policies and procedures.
• Manage the nursery in the absence of the Manager, supported by other Senior Practitioners.
• Work as part of the Staff Team and liaise between the staff, manager and other Departments within the YMCA Worcestershire Organisation.
• Ensure the nursery complies with the Early Years Foundation Stage Statutory Framework.
• Ensure good practice as set out in the EYFS and maintain compliance with all relevant statutory regulations. This includes our Health and Safety, and Safeguarding processes.
• Assist with the monitoring and support of staff performance across the whole nursery
• Empower the team to deliver rich learning opportunities supported by a comprehensive curriculum.
• Assist with the recruitment and induction of new staff members, monitoring performance.
• Attend staff meetings as required
• Update and maintain your own Continued professional development, keeping up to date with legislation, good practise, and relevant training.
• To carry out all necessary tasks required in the day to day running of the nursery including cleaning, preparing and serving of snacks – duties are shared between all practitioners.

Please apply with a CV and covering letter as part of your application.

We could be welcoming you soon!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £26,142.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Private dental insurance
• Private medical insurance
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• What does doing something "well" mean to you, and how do you try to achieve that in your life?
• What does kindness mean to you, and how do you show it in your everyday life?

Work Location: In person