Deputy Manager
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Job Description
Job Description
If you are offered a role before theend of May you will receive a 500 recruitment bonus after successfully completing your 3 month probation period.
Based in the outskirts of Bletchley (4 miles from Central Milton Keynes) our lovely Cold Harbour nursery benefits from its own Outdoor Learning Centre. Our older children enjoy using this area on a regular basis.
Acorn Early Years is a charitable social enterprise providing childcare and early education operating day nurseries forest schools outofschool clubs and specialist early years catering and training services. Our mission is to be an inspirational learning organisation and Putting children first is the best way to sum up our ethos and everything we a strong ethic of care we prioritise building caring relations and a responsive approach in our dealing with everybody; in doing so we are nurturing the social and emotional wellbeing of children and helping to build a more caring and connected society.
We are looking for an exceptional Deputy Nursery Manager for our Cold Harbour Nursery in Bletchley Milton Keynesworking full time 40 hours between 0730 and 1815 Monday to Friday.
If you hold a full and relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification are passionate about inspiring and leading a team to deliver outstanding care and want to be part of a high performing team this role could be perfect for you.
What youll be doing
- Work in partnership with the Nursery Manager/Early Years team to lead the implementation of the Early Years Foundation Stage (overseeing a holistic approach to the curriculum)including overseeing planning and record keeping
- Held accountable for the daily running of the nurseryensuring that the nursery conforms to the Statutory Requirements Ofsted compliance guidance and Acorns ethos and approach
- Implement and maintain high standards of care for all children attending the nursery ensuringbasic care needs of individual children are met
- Develop the whole team by coaching mentoring and being a positive role model
- Provide effective leadership and support for the staff team
- Oversee nursery administration including bookings invoicing and payroll
- Deploy staff across the nursery ensuring compliance is met at all times
- Ensure a high level of wellbeing among children
- Develop and maintain strong partnerships with parents/carers as well as other professionals to meet the needs of each child
- Promote the nursery to both existing and potential customers
What were looking for
- Full and Relevant Level 3 or above Early Years qualification
- Experience within a Senior/Room Leader position or similar
- Confident decision maker with previous experience providing support and leadership to others to enable staff in fulfilling their roles and responsibilities
- Strong knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding Child Protection and the wider legislative requirements for working with children
- Ability to build trust and strong working relationships with both colleagues and parents
- Ability to use a variety of techniques to clearly and successfully communicate with both children and adults
We look forward to receiving your application!
Apply today or get in touch with our HR team for an information chat on:or email:
Acorn Early Years Foundation is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and an enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.
INDHP
BenefitsWhat we can offer you
- Payscales that are competitive transparent and reviewed annually
- 65% childcare discount
- Generous family leave
- Christmas closure
- 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays (and the option to buy more)
- 4 dedicated training days and individual development plans
- Enhanced pension scheme
- Cyclescheme helping you get back on the saddle
- Techscheme
- Length of Service awards
- Summer and Christmas parties
- Pay advances
- Employee assistance wellbeing programme
Nursery Name
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
