Nursery Deputy Manager

Due to internal progession Just Imagine Day Nursery Colchester is seeking a Deputy Manager to join the team. This role is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned room leader or third in charge ready to advance into a Deputy Manager position, or for an experienced Deputy Manager looking for a new challenge. In this role, you will collaborate closely with the Nursery Manager to oversee daily operations and maintain the quality of the setting. You'll be responsible for ensuring high-quality activities and providing outstanding care for the children. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to making a positive impact every day. About Our Nursery We are very proud to be rated OUTSTANDING by Ofsted A Recipient of NMT Community Nursery of the Year Award A beautiful converted house that offers a familiar home from home environment at the heart of our community With the capacity for 37 children across 3 welcoming rooms. Children's emotional well-being is given unquestionable priority. (Ofsted) Our nursery is open from 7:00am - 18:00pm and we would require you to be able to work varied shift patterns between those times. Within this role, you will:

• 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.
• Promote 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
• Leadership experience - 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.

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.