Deputy Nursery Manager

Location: Croydon
Job Type: Monday – Thursdays 7:30am – 6:00pm
Contract Type: Permanent
£26,500 – £30,000 PA
Interview date: TBC

Little Jannah Day care Nursery is looking for a passionate and experienced Nursery Assistant/Practitioner who is enthusiastic and a passionate team player. Little Jannah Day Care Nursery is registered for 22 children per a day. Little Jannah Day care Nursery is currently Ofsted graded “Good” with excellent transportation links.

The successful candidate will have robust knowledge of the EYFS, strong communication, organisational and interpersonal skills. The individual must be highly motivated, have a positive attitude towards working with children.

The ideal candidate should have experience working in an Ofsted graded “Good” or
“Outstanding” setting.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years considerable, proven experience of working within a childcare setting
• Completion of recognised full and relevant Level 3 Childcare qualification, e.g. Level 3 Diploma for the Children & Young People’s Workforce or NVQ Level 3 in Children’s Care, Learning and Development
• Completion of Safeguarding Awareness course (Group 2) within last 3 years – (where not holding Safeguarding Designated Officer role.)
• Health & Safety certificate (Not Mandatory)
• First Aid certificate (Not Mandatory)
• Professional, enthusiastic and hard working
• An equivalent or higher management qualification and/or a further qualification in Childcare

Main responsibilities:

• To ensure the Setting maintains a high standard of physical and emotional care.
• To lead a team of professional workers and to ensure good practice at all times.
• To assist the manager in setting and implementing objectives and policy for the Setting.
• To assist with the development and implementation of systems to monitor and record child development.
• To assist the manager in setting and implementing objectives and policy for the Setting.
• To be aware of safeguarding procedure

What we offer our staff:

We offer nurturing Nursery environment for our staff
Committed to staff well-being, respecting and valuing our staff opinions
We strive on good communication within the Nursery
Training and development opportunity
On the job learning in other areas of the business.
A thorough Induction into the Nursery
Promotion opportunity

Plus Hundreds of Perks:

We believe in looking after the people who power our business. That’s why we give Perkbox to everyone who joins the team. It’s part of our commitment to go beyond a paycheque when it comes to supporting our employees.

Here’s what you can look forward to:

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Other Employee Benefits:
Pension Scheme
Team building events
Uniform
Staff appreciation throughout the year from Management Team
5 years recognition of service

Details about the role:

Friendly team
Shut down over Christmas and one week in August
The nursery is open Monday to Thursday from 7:30am to 6:00pm – 50 weeks per year.
Rotating shift pattern within opening hours

Feedback from a staff:
“I recently became part of the Little Jannah family as Deputy Manager and my experience of recruitment was very smooth and friendly from the initial phone call. The management team strive to provide a well-balanced friendly supportive team to care for the children.
The nursery has recently relocated and the setting is small and has a homely atmosphere which is unique. Staff are passionate about childcare and this is reflected in their everyday practice and rapport they all have with the families who use Little Jannah Nursery Working in a small family nursery is really nice and being made to feel so welcome and valued is rewarding and makes every day enjoyable with everyone at Little Jannah. Ideas and suggestions are valued from everyone and encouraged by the management team who are always responsive to this.
All children have their individual developmental needs cared for and each child has a keyworker who will work closely with parents to support their child and any concerns are addressed and discussed.
I really enjoy working with the Little Jannah family and every day is a new day with lots of fun and laughter”.
For full job description and person specification please reply to this job advertisement.

* Please note that if we have not contacted you within 5 working days, it is fair to assume that due to a number of possible reasons your application will not be pursued further in this instance. We will, however, retain your details on our database and contact you with any suitable opportunities in the future.

The Nursery commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and safeguarding checks will be undertaken.

EMPLOYMENT IS SUBJECT TO TWO SATISFACTORY REFERENCES AND A DBS CHECK

Closing date: Ongoing
Yearly Salary: £26,500 – £30,000 PA
Interview date: TBC