Deputy Manager

Ellingham House are seeking a Deputy Manager to join them on a Fixed Term Maternity Cover Contract until January 2024 This role would be ideal for a strong Room Leader or Third In Charge to step up into a Deputy Manager role and gain experience and knowledge for the future.

Ellingham is set idyllically in a Georgian country house surrounded by 2.5 acres of lawns and woodland. In this safe space, our children have the opportunity to explore, stretch, and run as well as practise their climbing and balancing skills in the ever popular 'bear cave'. The paddock is home to our friendly Valais Black Nose sheep- Baarbara and Soozie. The children help the team care for them and learn how to stay safe around animals. The nursery has a real 'home from home' feel, with welcoming rooms specifically suited to babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers. The nursery is open 8:00am-6:00pm.

Nursery Deputy Manager main duties and responsibilities

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Ensure the safety and wellbeing of every child, staff, parent, and visitor at all times.

Understand and ensure that the requirements of the statutory framework for the EYFS are met throughout the nursery.

Assist in managing the acceptance and administration of medication and ensure care plans are thorough and up to date for children or staff with health conditions.

Ensure that all children receive stimulating and purposeful experiences, environments and resources that are appropriate to their age and stage of development.

Show respect and credibility for this position through effective communication skills, impartiality, and consistency.

Inspire staff team with creative ideas and new challenges with aim to achieve outstanding practice.

Maintain accurate records and accounts relating to children and staff on EyMan system and on file.

Undertake any other duties to ensure the smooth running of the nursery and safety and wellbeing of children, staff, and families.


• Duties and responsibilities in this job description are not exhaustive or restrictive, changes and other duties relevant to this post may be added.
  
  Full and relevant Level 3 in Childcare qualification - Essential


Over 1 years' experience of working in Early Years - Essential

Sound knowledge of the statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements - Essential

Over 1 years' experience of working in a management position - Desirable.

Level 5 qualification in Childcare and/or Management and Leadership - Desirable

Experience of successfully passing an Ofsted inspection to good or outstanding - Desirable

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty.

£27,040 a year - Permanent, Full-time, Family First benefits include annual leave starting at 24 days on top of a paid birthday day off and bank holidays. On top of this we have discounted nursery fees for all our teams, friends and family, access to a discount/perks platform with exceptional learning & development opportunities tailored to you.