*NURSERY DEPUTY MANAGER - NEWHOUSE NURSERY*

MIChild Group; Blackpool; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job description

Nursery Deputy Manager
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the MiChild group. We are looking for a passionate and dedicated Deputy Manager to work at our beautiful Blackpool-based nursery, Newhouse.

Role and Responsibilities

• To liaise with the managers on a daily basis.
• 50 percent room-based/50 percent office-based as and when required to support the management team.
• To work as part of the nursery team.
• Drive quality within all rooms and role model outstanding practice daily.
• 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 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.

Requirements

• Level 3 in Childcare as a minimum.
• Previous management experience of working in a nursery environment.
• Enthusiasm, professionalism, and creativity.

Benefits

• Opportunity for career progression.
• Accredited training.
• Rewards app.
• Well-being program.
• Staff treats.
• Childcare discounts.
• Competitive salary.
• Company pension.

Salary dependent on experience.