KiddyKare are looking for an experienced deputy manager for a lovely privately owned nursery located in Pinner. The nursery is set with beautiful views and lots of outdoor space. 
 
Working 40 hours per week between the hours of 7:30 and 6pm with a salary of up to £43,700. 
 
What they have to offer: •    28 days holiday per year including 5 days at Easter, 5 days at Christmas, bank holidays and the remaining to take in your own time •    One extra day’s holiday per year increasing with each year of service •    Additional days holiday for your birthday! If your birthday falls on a weekend, a day around the      weekend will be given. •    Employee of the month rewards •    Christmas Bonus •    Three paid staff inset days per year •    In house training and opportunities to complete further courses and qualifications. •    Complimentary team building activities and staff events •    Staff childcare discount  
What your day would include: •    Leading a team, encouraging and raising practice daily. •    Managing and overseeing the daily running of the nursery in the absence of the manager. •    Staff delegation and deployment to ensure all rooms are working within the adult to child ratios. •    Oversee display boards and the setting up of a stimulating, warm environment prepared for the children including the garden in accordance with the 7 areas of learning. •    Mentoring and training Room Leaders. •    Creating children’s health care plans.  
Qualifications & Experience:  Essential:  • Level 3 or above in Early Years Education or equivalent qualification.  • Minimum of three years’ experience working in a childcare setting, with at least two in a  supervisory or leadership role.  • Sound knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework and relevant childcare  legislation.  Desirable:  • Level 5 or above in Leadership and Management in Early Years.  • Experience in Ofsted inspections and achieving Good or Outstanding ratings.  • First Aid and Safeguarding training.


Author: Chris Brown

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