Deputy Nursery Manager

Job Description

Huntingdon, CambridgeshireCirca £22,900 per annum Fixed Term 12 months 40 hours a weekA place for children to find their feet.The roleAre you looking for a vibrant atmosphere, working with colleagues to create a positive and lasting impact on the lives of childrenIf so, we have an exciting career opportunity for you!At Spring RAF Wyton we are looking for a confident and experienced Deputy Manager/ Room Leader to join our nursery as part of a passionate and welcoming team.You will make a difference by:-Assisting the Nursery Manager with daily tasks and assuming direct responsibility for the setting in their absence.-Line managing a team and acting as a mentor for all nursery staff and students, being a consistent and approachable leader for the team.-Taking the lead on practice within the Nursery, ensuring that children experience a broad range of appropriate play and learning opportunities in accordance with the EYFS.-Working in partnership as a key person with parents / carers, ensuring to keep accurate records and development reports on their childs progress through the Family app.-Maintaining a high standard of Health & Safety requirements, undertaking risk assessments and completing accident reports, self-checks and workplace inspections.-monitoring safeguarding and child protection issues, attending all relevant meetings as needed.-Developing a working understanding of the nursery budget, assist with fee collection and preparing budgets, financial and occupancy reports.You will need:-Level 3 or higher qualification in Childcare or Early Years-Experience of working in a senior role with a nursery setting or centre working with children aged 0-5 years and their families.-A thorough knowledge and understanding of OFSTED and requirements and all relevant current legislation.-Be confident in using various IT packages for recording and monitoring. Full training on our systems is provided.-Desirable: Leadership and Management qualification, Paediatric First Aid Qualification, Basic Food Hygiene Certificate or we can provide this training for you.The way we workWe are proud to be part of Action for Children, a national childrens charity and our success in Spring makes a difference. With over 150 years of experience in caring for children and young people, award winning Spring Nurseries developed its brand approach in 2016 to be modern, high quality and unmatched in terms of knowledge and learning opportunities for children under five years. Supporting children to learn, have fun and make friends in the brightest, engaging settings across England, Scotland and Wales. RewardsBecause we believe in our people, and recognise their efforts for children, we give a little extra to say thank you. Find out about our comprehensive range of benefits here.Making the differenceWe believe all children deserve the best early start in life. It is our mission to be the best provider of outstanding quality early education to children throughout the UK, that is accessible to all.We are a new, fresh network of nurseries created to provide an alternative option for parents and families, seeking high quality early education and childcare, at an affordable price - and we dare to be different.For more information, please contact Anne Marie Wilson anne-We are committed to safer recruitment practices to protect our service users; therefore, all applicants are expected to have an understanding of and commitment to safeguarding best-practice.Spring Nurseries is passionate about promoting equality, valuing diversity and working inclusively. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons particularly people with Disabilities and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic applicants, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce.