Nursery Deputy Room Leader, Finchley

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS ROLE: A Level 3 or above, in a Recognised UK Childcare Qualification

We have a privately owned, family run Nursery setting are looking for a Qualified Deputy Room Leader in Finchley Central.

Flexible start date: ASAP

Salary:

• £29,000 PLUS per annum

Hours:

• 40 hours per week - Rotating shift, Opening the Nursery 7.30am-4.30pm OR 8am-5pm OR Closing the Nursery 9.30am-6.30pm

Benefits:

• Qualification reward payments
• Working with an award winning setting.
• Parking available
• Continued support and training.
• Can accommodate parking if necessary.
• NDNA award winning.
• Full training to assist with progression
• A fun and exciting working environment
• Cash rewards for going ‘Beyond Expectation’
• Annual awards event, conferences and nursery achievement celebrations
• Unlimited £500 recommend a friend scheme
• Ofsted ‘outstanding’ inspection dinner and Bonus

The successful candidates will be passionate about working with young children, highly skilled and an enthusiastic professional.

The Role:

• Provide safe, High Quality Care and Education for the children aged between 3 months and five years on a daily basis.
• To fulfil legal and statutory requirements as stated by the governing body OFSTED, EYFS, Safeguarding, Fire Safety Regulations, Health and Safety Regulations, Local Authority Regulations, Food Safety.
• To supervise and assist all members of staff on a day to day basis.
• To contribute to and implement the Nursery’s policies and procedures.
• To liaise with Professional Bodies associated with the Nursery.
• To be a positive role model for staff, parents and children at all times.
• To take responsibility for opening and closing procedures of the Nursery.
• To work with the Manager and staff on the implementation of policies and procedures.
• To take a lead with the planning and documentation of the Early Years Foundation Stage ensuring that learning outcomes are being attained for the children by all the staff.
• To supervise the Curriculum Planning & Learning Journeys in accordance with the EYFS across all rooms in the Nursery.
• To ensure that personal, physical, social, spiritual, emotional, cultural and moral needs are adequately addressed and to actively involve in supporting children in their achievements of planned objectives and goals.
• Liaise closely with parents and carers ensuring that the children’s needs are recognised and met.
• To keep confidential any information regarding the children, their families or other staff that is acquired as part of the job.
• To attend in-service training courses and meetings as required and cascade information to staff.
• To ensure adherence to Food Hygiene regulations and conduct daily / weekly and full monthly kitchen inspections.
• To ensure correct usage of equipment in the Nursery and encourage staff, parents and children to treat the nursery and contents with care and respect.
• To undertake any other reasonable duties as directed by the manager, in accordance with the nursery’s objectives.

The Candidate:

• Level 3 or above in a recognised UK Childcare qualification.
• Able to work as an ambassador for the nursery.
• Minimum of 1 year's experience as a Deputy Manager in a nursery setting.
• Extensive knowledge of the EYFS.
• Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to liaise with and develop good relationships with parents and staff.
• Ideally the candidate should live within 30 minutes commute of the setting.

Interviewing now.

Please apply to Shama at sj@purpledove.co.uk

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