Room Leader / Deputy Manager

Squirrels Childcare is looking for a senior nursery practitioner/deputy manager to join the team. We are also looking for Qualified nursery practitioners (Level 3).

Requirements;

• Full time 40 hours (4-5 days dependent on needs of the setting)
• 7:30 - 18:00 (Flexible working hours)
• Level 3+ in Childcare and previous senior experience
• 2 Years experience working within a childcare setting
• Good knowledge of the EYFS framework

Other useful skills

· Paediatric First Aid

· Safeguarding Training / DSL

· Food hygiene

· Manual Handling

Overall Job Role:

· To deliver and ensure a high standard of learning, development and care for all children who attend the setting, especially 0-5 years.

· To support the manager in the day to day running of the setting

· To ensure that the setting is a safe environment for children, staff and others.

· To develop partnerships with parents/carers to increase involvement in their child’s development

· To support the manager on a daily basis and deputise in the managers absence.

· To ensure responsibility for the effective daily management of the nursery alongside the Nursery/Deputy Nursery Manager, to have a sound knowledge of all Company policies, procedures, statutory welfare requirements and Ofsted expectations and requirements, and to ensure that these are maintained at all times.

· To be a role model to the staff team. Be able to showcase high quality practice with regards to individual and group work with children, dealing with staff and parent issues as they arise.

· To take responsibility alongside the Nursery Management Team for the safety, security and well being of all children, staff and visitors at all times.

· To support the Nursery/Deputy Nursery Manager to ensure that safeguarding procedures are followed in line with Local Authority and Company procedures.

· To support the Management Team in leading the nursery to reach an Outstanding grading with Ofsted.

· To embrace, understand and promote Squirrels Childcare and to understand the role you play as a member of the management team in providing high levels of care and education.

This post requires you complete an application form, proof of qualification, references, enhanced DBS and update service annual subscription.