Preschool Deputy Manager
| Posting date: | 26 June 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £22,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | 10 % Termly Bonus Scheme |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 July 2024 |
| Location: | RH6 8LE |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Unique Beginnings Childcare Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Unique Beginnings Childcare and Forest School is a homely, exciting and forward-thinking preschool located in Horley, Surrey for children between 2-5. We open in September. We are hoping to find an inspiring, experienced and positive Early Years Deputy Manager to join our lovely team.
Our Preschool
Our setting is based on heuristic (real object) play, re-using and repairing items to create a wonderfully curious and sustainable environment for children to enjoy, learn and develop in. We have a child-led routine with some simple structure. We believe children should be active participants in their own learning, so a child-led approach to planning is taken by practitioners and activities are often spontaneous and child initiated. Practitioners have a strong focus on helping children develop into confident, independent individuals who are ready for their next stage of life and learning.
Our style of teaching and learning blends ideas from the “Curiosity” style approach, where children are given the opportunity to develop in a stimulating environment, rich with learning opportunities. They have a variety of exciting, natural and real resources to explore in their play and promote curious learners. We are particularly passionate about children enjoying the outdoors and have an inviting, exciting garden area, where children can truly thrive, and develop socially, emotionally and physically.
This is an incredible opportunity for someone who is seeking a unique and friendly working environment and is keen to add value from the start.
What are we looking for?
We are looking for someone who:
• Has the ability to build strong, supportive relationships with children, parents and staff.
• Must be passionate about assisting young learners.
• Have a fun, creative and exciting approach to learning – reflected in your practice.
• Enthusiastic and proactive.
• Embrace the approach that Unique Beginnings takes towards Early Years learning.
• Love/appreciate the outdoors and find wonder in exploring the world around you whilst supporting children with their curiosity to learn.
Core Skills & Qualification requirements:
• Level 3 Childcare Diploma or equivalent qualification (Required)
• Experience working as a Deputy within a Nursery (Required)
• Must be able to demonstrate understanding and knowledge of the EYFS
• Good understanding of health and safety requirements
• Be responsible and punctual
Responsibilities:
· Setting up and packing away the Preschool as per the schedule
· Making sure the registers and diaries are completed and accurate everyday
· Ensuring doors/gates are locked, lights are off and bins are emptied each evening
· Keeping a record of child absence
· Answering the phones and booking in visits, passing on email details
· Ensuring key persons complete summaries at least once a term for each child
· Ensuring observations are completed correctly and sent to parents
· Feedback any relevant information from the day to the Manager
· Oversee the day to day running of the setting in Manager’s absence
· Representing the Preschool in a professional manner
· Willing to seek out and partake in relevant training including modules 1 & 2 for Deputy DSL role
· Ensure staff are in correct rooms, rotas are followed, and staff work to their full capabilities daily
· Ensure each class is providing a range of stimulating activities daily
· Ensure the Preschool cleanliness standard is kept up and any maintenance concerns are reported to the Manager.
What you can expect:
· £22,000 PA salary – 38 weeks of work paid over 12 months
· 10% Bonus based on attendance & performance (paid at the end of each term)
· Hours are Monday to Friday 8.30am – 3.30pm
· 38 weeks of work
· 14 weeks holiday (in line with Surrey County Council school holidays)
· Access to dedicated training and development
· Supportive working environment in a welcoming team
Full-time hours: 35hrs per week
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Job Types: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: £22,000.00 per year
Deputy Manager Job Description
Main duties to include the following:
• Ensure all staff have completed daily tasks on rota, nappies, snack, blossom etc.
• To ensure that staff are deployed into required areas
• Blossom is up to date, diaries are completed, register is correct.
• Parents are responded to on messages and any absences are noted down.
• Ensure termly reports are completed by key persons, quiet times at work can be allocated.
• Ensure a variety of activities are set up daily for the children, both inside and outside.
• To make sure food numbers are ordered correctly each week. Liaise with Nursery Kitchen.
• To ensure accident forms are filled out and signed by parents
• To keep track of any staff absence in manager’s absence, notify Eddie.
• To join meetings about child development, SEN or professional development with the Manager.
• To do appropriate training to keep up professional development.
Our Preschool
Our setting is based on heuristic (real object) play, re-using and repairing items to create a wonderfully curious and sustainable environment for children to enjoy, learn and develop in. We have a child-led routine with some simple structure. We believe children should be active participants in their own learning, so a child-led approach to planning is taken by practitioners and activities are often spontaneous and child initiated. Practitioners have a strong focus on helping children develop into confident, independent individuals who are ready for their next stage of life and learning.
Our style of teaching and learning blends ideas from the “Curiosity” style approach, where children are given the opportunity to develop in a stimulating environment, rich with learning opportunities. They have a variety of exciting, natural and real resources to explore in their play and promote curious learners. We are particularly passionate about children enjoying the outdoors and have an inviting, exciting garden area, where children can truly thrive, and develop socially, emotionally and physically.
This is an incredible opportunity for someone who is seeking a unique and friendly working environment and is keen to add value from the start.
What are we looking for?
We are looking for someone who:
• Has the ability to build strong, supportive relationships with children, parents and staff.
• Must be passionate about assisting young learners.
• Have a fun, creative and exciting approach to learning – reflected in your practice.
• Enthusiastic and proactive.
• Embrace the approach that Unique Beginnings takes towards Early Years learning.
• Love/appreciate the outdoors and find wonder in exploring the world around you whilst supporting children with their curiosity to learn.
Core Skills & Qualification requirements:
• Level 3 Childcare Diploma or equivalent qualification (Required)
• Experience working as a Deputy within a Nursery (Required)
• Must be able to demonstrate understanding and knowledge of the EYFS
• Good understanding of health and safety requirements
• Be responsible and punctual
Responsibilities:
· Setting up and packing away the Preschool as per the schedule
· Making sure the registers and diaries are completed and accurate everyday
· Ensuring doors/gates are locked, lights are off and bins are emptied each evening
· Keeping a record of child absence
· Answering the phones and booking in visits, passing on email details
· Ensuring key persons complete summaries at least once a term for each child
· Ensuring observations are completed correctly and sent to parents
· Feedback any relevant information from the day to the Manager
· Oversee the day to day running of the setting in Manager’s absence
· Representing the Preschool in a professional manner
· Willing to seek out and partake in relevant training including modules 1 & 2 for Deputy DSL role
· Ensure staff are in correct rooms, rotas are followed, and staff work to their full capabilities daily
· Ensure each class is providing a range of stimulating activities daily
· Ensure the Preschool cleanliness standard is kept up and any maintenance concerns are reported to the Manager.
What you can expect:
· £22,000 PA salary – 38 weeks of work paid over 12 months
· 10% Bonus based on attendance & performance (paid at the end of each term)
· Hours are Monday to Friday 8.30am – 3.30pm
· 38 weeks of work
· 14 weeks holiday (in line with Surrey County Council school holidays)
· Access to dedicated training and development
· Supportive working environment in a welcoming team
Full-time hours: 35hrs per week
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Job Types: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: £22,000.00 per year
Deputy Manager Job Description
Main duties to include the following:
• Ensure all staff have completed daily tasks on rota, nappies, snack, blossom etc.
• To ensure that staff are deployed into required areas
• Blossom is up to date, diaries are completed, register is correct.
• Parents are responded to on messages and any absences are noted down.
• Ensure termly reports are completed by key persons, quiet times at work can be allocated.
• Ensure a variety of activities are set up daily for the children, both inside and outside.
• To make sure food numbers are ordered correctly each week. Liaise with Nursery Kitchen.
• To ensure accident forms are filled out and signed by parents
• To keep track of any staff absence in manager’s absence, notify Eddie.
• To join meetings about child development, SEN or professional development with the Manager.
• To do appropriate training to keep up professional development.