Deputy Manager

Purpose of Post

• Ensure all children are safeguarded and their welfare and safety is promoted
• Work under the direction of the Manager and deputise for him/her as and when required
• Supports the aims and objectives of the nursery and assist the Manager in the organisation of a high-quality establishment for children from birth to five/eight/twelve years
• Provide high standards of care and early learning, including monitoring and reviewing provision and provide a safe, caring environment to enable the personal, emotional, social and educational development of children, through individual attention and group activities
• Supports the team to provide an enabling environment in which all individual children can play, learn and develop
• Directed and support staff as agreed by the Manager.

Responsible to: Nursery Manager

Main Duties

• Follow the nursery safeguarding procedure to ensure all children are kept safe, well and secure and ensure all team members are able to do the same
• Promote the aims and objectives of the nursery
• Promote the high standards of the nursery at all times to parents, staff and visitors
• Assist the Manager in showing parents around the nursery facilities and sending out information to prospective families
• Ensure the provision of high standards of physical, personal, social and emotional care
• Lead a team of professional workers and ensure good practice at all times
• Assist the Manager in setting and implementing objectives and policy for the nursery
• Assist with planning and organising staffing schedules and holiday rotas to ensure adequate staffing levels are maintained in accordance with regulatory body guidelines and nursery procedures
• Assist with implementing administrative procedures such as registration, place allocation, and other related matters
• Assist with developing and implementing systems to monitor and record child development
• Assist with preparing and maintaining materials and equipment
• Beb responsible for the health and safety standards appropriate for the needs of young children and ensure staff compliance and awareness
• Ensure high standards of hygiene and cleanliness are maintained at all times
• Provide a high-quality environment to meet the needs of individual children regardless of any disabilities, family backgrounds or medical history
• Support all team members with the early identification and intervention for children with possible additional needs and give physical, emotional, intellectual guidance as appropriate
• Ensure confidentiality of all information received and shared
• Assist with staff development and training
• Support an effective interview and selection process, as required
• Fully support the induction of new team members
• Support the appropriate supervision meetings/processes in conjunction with the Manager
• Feed into appraisals, target setting and nursery operations as deemed appropriate by the Manager
• Attend nursery management meetings and report appropriate information back to the wider team
• Assist the Manager in supervising training of students ono placement within the nursery
• Liaise with parents, other family members and staff to help ensure that the particular needs of children are met and that parental choice is considered in terms of care given
• Liaise with outside agencies as required
• Assist the Manager with the efficient upkeep and maintenance of the building and grounds, stock of equipment, furnishings and fittings
• Maintain staff awareness of fire evacuation procedures in accordance with the fire safety policy
• Be involved in out of working hours activities, e.g. training, planning meetings, monthly staff meetings, parents evening, fundraising events etc.
• Undertake such other duties and responsibilities of an equivalent nature as may be determined from time-to-time by the Manager.

Reasons for Joining Us

• Inclusive and Supportive Work Environment: We foster a culture where every team member is valued and encouraged to contribute their unique talents.
• Professional Growth: We provide continuous learning and development opportunities to help you advance your career in childcare and beyond.
• Impactful Work: Be part of a team that shapes the future by nurturing the next generation of leaders, thinkers, and creators.
• Get your birthday off: Here at Lots for Tots Childcare we love celebrating birthdays so we don’t think you should have to work on them!
• Enjoy Team Building days: We offer a team building opportunities throughout the year
• Reward Schemes: Here at Lots for Tots Childcare we love to celebrate the commitment and achievements of our staff, that’s why we run reward schemes such as employee of the month, absence reward scheme and the outstanding achievement award!
• Referral Scheme: If you refer a family or employee to us, we offer a thank you in return!
• Holidays: We all love a holiday! That’s why here at Lots for Tots we offer you 30 days holiday *closure at Christmas is used in this holiday allowance