Deputy Nursery Manager

An independent privately-owned nursery located in a quiet residential street in Wimbledon, South West London is seeking an experienced Deputy Nursery Manager to join its expanding team. The nursery has a capacity of approximately 30 children ranging from babies to five years old and achieved an "OUTSTANDING" rating from its most recent OFSTED inspection. 
Along with a salary of up to £35,000 per annum, you will also receive a range of benefits including service recognition rewards, a pension scheme, season ticket loans, a pay and reward scheme, learning and development opportunities, an employee assistance programme, free daily breakfast and refreshments and individual Christmas and birthday presents.
As a Deputy Nursery Manager, your duties will include:

• Promoting high standards of quality within the nursery and the environment
• Ensuring that resources and experiences offers to children are in line with the company's ethos and approach to Early Years Education
• Ensuring that practice and provision meets the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage
• Ensuring that children are kept safe, and that staff understand and follow Safeguarding procedures
• Assisting with the effective day-to-day management of the nursery
• Maintaining effective methods of communication with children, staff, parents & carers
• Developing positive working relationships with staff
• Responsible for ensuring compliance in respect of suitably trained staff with relevant First Aid qualifications

We are looking for a Deputy Nursery Manager who has the following skills and experience:

• Previous experience in a similar role or an experienced Room Leader looking to step up.
• Minimum NVQ level 3 qualification or equivalent.
• Excellent knowledge of Health and Safety legislation.
• Excellent knowledge of OFSTED standards.
• Excellent knowledge of the EYFS curriculum.
• Good time management skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong people management skills.

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