Third in Charge/Deputy Manager
| Posting date: | 01 May 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £28,000 to £30,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Pension Contributions & Bonuses |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 31 May 2025 |
| Location: | SE23 1RX |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Pitta Patta Day Nursery |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | DM |
Summary
Purpose of Post
1. To work under the direction of the Manager and deputise for her, as and when required.
2. To support the aims and objectives of the Nursery and assist the Manager in the organisation of a high-quality establishment for children from three months to five years.
3. To provide high standards of childcare and education, to include the monitoring and reviews of provision; this includes providing a safe, caring environment to enable the emotional, social and educational development of children through individual attention and group activities.
4. To direct and support staff as agreed by the Nursery Manager.
Responsible to
Nursery Manager/Director
Key Areas
1. To assist with the implementation of administrative procedures involved with registration, place allocation and other related matters.
2. To assist with the development and implementation of systems to monitor and record child development.
3. To assist with the preparation and maintenance of materials and equipment.
4. To be responsible for the Health and Safety standards appropriate for the needs of young children and ensuring staff compliance and awareness.
5. To assist the Manager in the supervision of training of students in placement within the Nursery.
6. Liaise with parents, other family members and staff to help ensure that the particular needs of children are met and that parental choice is considered in terms of care given.
7. To cover rooms/shifts as required;
8. To ensure the provision of high standards of physical and emotional care of all the children.
Desirable: SENCO accredited qualification
Are you competent, assertive, enthusiastic, passionate, industrious, compassionate, attentive, a team player and dedicated to the Early Years?
If you have answered yes to all of these, please apply!
1. To work under the direction of the Manager and deputise for her, as and when required.
2. To support the aims and objectives of the Nursery and assist the Manager in the organisation of a high-quality establishment for children from three months to five years.
3. To provide high standards of childcare and education, to include the monitoring and reviews of provision; this includes providing a safe, caring environment to enable the emotional, social and educational development of children through individual attention and group activities.
4. To direct and support staff as agreed by the Nursery Manager.
Responsible to
Nursery Manager/Director
Key Areas
1. To assist with the implementation of administrative procedures involved with registration, place allocation and other related matters.
2. To assist with the development and implementation of systems to monitor and record child development.
3. To assist with the preparation and maintenance of materials and equipment.
4. To be responsible for the Health and Safety standards appropriate for the needs of young children and ensuring staff compliance and awareness.
5. To assist the Manager in the supervision of training of students in placement within the Nursery.
6. Liaise with parents, other family members and staff to help ensure that the particular needs of children are met and that parental choice is considered in terms of care given.
7. To cover rooms/shifts as required;
8. To ensure the provision of high standards of physical and emotional care of all the children.
Desirable: SENCO accredited qualification
Are you competent, assertive, enthusiastic, passionate, industrious, compassionate, attentive, a team player and dedicated to the Early Years?
If you have answered yes to all of these, please apply!