Deputy Manager

Based in West Sussex, my client is looking to recruit a Deputy Manager to join their excellent, friendly and vibrant Nursery. The role is based on full time hours working 40 hours over Monday to Friday. Main Duties: - Leading a team of Early Year Practitioners and Room Leaders - Supporting, mentoring and motivating staff - Supporting the third in charge and room leaders to help manage their rooms and ensure the nursery standards are adhered to at all times - Keeping accurate records and ensuring all procedures are followed in the rooms - Assisting with the induction of new staff - Supporting the team to ensure the children to ensure they feel happy and safe - Bring out the best in the children - Liaise with and support parents, carers and other family members - Maintain high levels of confidentiality at all times, including company business and any information regarding children or parents - Interact with children positively at all times, encouraging appropriate behaviour, social skills and hygiene routines - Take all practical and reasonable steps to ensure the safety & wellbeing of all who use the premises - Adhere to all company policies & procedures Person Spec: A minimum of a full and relevant level 3 childcare qualification The right to work in the UK Knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework A Paediatric First Aid Certificate Experience of observing, assessing and planning for children's learning & development Hours: 40 hours per week Salary:£24,500.00 - £28,000.00 per annum Location: Burgess Hill West Sussex Our aim is to contact all successful applications within 5 days of receiving your application. Should you not of heard within 5 days, please feel free to contact us to confirm that your application has been received.