Deputy Nursery Manager

Deputy Manager

Salary: £28,000 -£35,000 per year (depending on qualifications, skills & experience)

Location: Wolverhampton (Bushbury)

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Hours: Mon-Fri, between the hours of 7:30am-6:00pm

Main responsibilities

• To deliver a high standard or learning, development and care for children aged 0-5 years To deputise for the Nursery Manager




• To be responsible for leading a room




• To ensure the nursery environment is safe for children, staff and others




• To be responsible for opening and closing the nursery when required




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

Main activities

• To provide a safe, caring, stimulating educational environment, both indoors and outdoors, at all times.




• To deliver an appropriate play based Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum that enables children to make individual progress and to support other staff in doing so




• Maintain good relationships with staff to support the welfare of the team




• To be enthusiastic, fun and engaging with children to promote excellent learning opportunities – To ensure the nursery meets Ofsted requirements at all times




• To undertake designated safeguarding lead roles as directed.




• To work with other professionals in the local area for the benefit of children and families – To understand and work to nursery policies and procedures, including how to deal with child protection issues appropriately and how to respond to incidents, accidents, complaints and emergencies




• Work closely with the nursery managers to ensure the smooth running of day to day duties – To be a key person.




• To ensure records are properly maintained




• To liaise closely with parents/carers, informing them about the nursery and its curriculum, exchanging information about children s progress and encouraging parents involvement.




• To work in partnership with Managers to update and review the self-evaluation and improvement plan. – Check and maintain ratios across the nursery throughout the day




• To be involved in out of working hours activities e.g. training, monthly staff meetings, summer fayre, open days etc.




• Maintain cleanliness of the whole nursery building and ensure all kitchenettes and toilets in rooms are clean, safe and tidy




• Maintain attendance registers




• Ensure dietary and allergy requirements are met




• Regular deep cleaning and sterilising of equipment and resources




• Parent show arounds for new and prospective families




• To undertake any other reasonable duties as directed, in accordance with the nursery ethos

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