* DEPUTY NURSERY MANAGER - HEATHSIDE NURSERY *

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the MiChild group.

We are looking for an experienced, passionate and dedicated deputy manager to work in our Runcorn based nursery, Heathside nursery.

Company benefits

• Staff discount on childcare fees - 50%!
• Exceptional holiday entitlement package with long service benefits year on year.
• Company incentives such as additional holiday days for 100% attendance.
• Exclusive access to a social recognition platform where you could receive vouchers, discounts and cash back on local shopping sites, supermarkets, restaurants, holidays and lots more!
• Career progression opportunities and a training programme based around you.
• Staff well-being programme including weekly staff well-being drop-in's, staff room where you can unwind during your break, access to free exercise sessions and healthy recipes on our well-being platform.
• Monthly Staff Treats.
• Staff meals and refreshments throughout the day.
• Staff appreciation and recognition awards (such as 1 year service, 5 years service, 10 year service, employee of the month, staff shout outs).
• Company events (such as annual awards night, NMT awards, Day Nursery Awards).
• Free branded staff uniform.
• Fully funded accredited training such as Paediatric First Aid, Level 2 in Safeguarding and many more!
• Employer contribution to pension scheme.

About the Deputy Manager Position

An amazing opportunity has arisen within the MiChild group. We are looking for a reliable, enthusiastic and organised individual to join our team as a deputy manager to work in our Heathside nursery.

If you are highly motivated, flexible, experienced in working in early years and have a genuine passion for working with children, then this is the role for you.

Deputy Manager Responsibilities:

• To liaise with the nursery manager on a daily basis and provide daily support for them and the team.
• To work as part of the nursery team.
• To make decisions on the day-to-day running of the nursery in the absence of a Manager.
• To follow all the nursery's administrative procedures.
• To be a positive role model to other staff throughout the nursery.
• To have a thorough working knowledge of the nursery's policies and procedures.
• To assist in the training of staff within the nursery.
• In the absence of a Manager, to manage staffing levels and to deploy staff where necessary throughout the setting.
• To attend meetings as part of the management team.
• To be flexible with shifts and staying behind to ensure all shifts are covered in the event of staff sickness.
• Fire checks/read meters/Risk assessments/Housekeeping.
• To ensure that the nursery consistently meets the requirements set out in the Early Years Foundation Stage to a minimum good standard.
• To monitor any safeguarding issues following local authority procedures.
• Prepare the nursery for Ofsted inspections and action any recommendations made by the inspector ensuring a minimum good grade is awarded.

Deputy Manager Requirements:

• Must be Level 3 qualified.
• Have a detailed understanding of the requirements set by Ofsted.
• Excellent knowledge of the EYFS and experience of working with children and families.
• Extensive knowledge of Safeguarding.
• Experience of working in partnership with parents and outside agencies.
• Managing and maintaining administration requirements.
• Previous room supervisor/deputy manager experience working in a nursery environment.
• Enthusiasm, professionalism and creativity.

Experience:

• Childcare: 2 years (preferred).

Salary:

From £26,208 per year (negotiable depending on experience).