Nursery Deputy Manager

^{Perks: We offer 50% off childcare for our staff! | Get a day off for your birthday!}

^{Vacancy 1: Deputy Manager}

^{- Place of work: First Class Nursery, Lister Road, Kidderminster, DY11 6NN}

^{- Responsible to: Nursery Manager}

^{- Pay: £26,142.00 per year}

^{- Hours: 38 hours} 

^{- Shift patterns: 7.30am - 5:30pm}

^{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.}

^{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.}

^{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.}

^Benefits:

• ^{Company events}
• ^{Company pension}
• ^{Employee discount}
• ^{Free parking}
• ^{Health & wellbeing programme}
• ^{Private dental insurance}
• ^{Private medical insurance}
• ^{Sick pay}

^{Vacancy 2: Nursery Practitioner}

^{- Job Types: Full time, permanent}

^{-Place of work: First Class Nursery, Lister Road, Kidderminster, DY11 6N}

^{- Responsible to: Room Leader}

^{- Pay: From £12.54 per hour}

^{- Hours: 36 hours} 

^{- Shift patterns: 7.30am - 5:30pm}

^{Job Purpose: To provide a high standard of care for children attending the Nursery.}