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
- JOINING BONUS £500 t&c apply
- Staff discount on childcare fees - up to 75%
- Exceptional holiday entitlement package with long service benefits year on year.
- Company incentives such as additional holiday days for 100% attendance
- 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 £26,500 per year (negotiable depending on experience.)