An exciting opportunity has arisen within the MiChild group.

We are looking for an experienced, passionate and dedicated deputy manager to work in our Runcorn based nursery, Heathside nursery.

Company benefits

  • Staff discount on childcare fees - 50%!
  • Exceptional holiday entitlement package with long service benefits year on year.
  • Company incentives such as additional holiday days for 100% attendance
  • Career progression opportunities and a training programme based around you.
  • Staff well-being programme including- weekly staff well-being drop in's, staff room where you can unwind during your break, access to free exercise sessions and healthy recipes on our well-being platform.
  • Monthly Staff Treats
  • Staff meals and refreshments throughout the day
  • Staff appreciation and recognition awards (such a 1 years service, 5 years service, 10 year service, employee of the month, staff shout out's etc.
  • Company events (such as annual awards night, NMT awards, Day Nursery Awards etc.
  • Free branded staff uniform
  • Fully funded accredited training such as Paediatric First Aid, Level 2 in Safeguarding and many more!!
  • Employer contribution to pension scheme

About the Deputy manager position
An amazing opportunity has arisen within the MiChild group, we are looking for a reliable, enthusiastic and organised individual to join our team as a deputy manager to work in our Heathside nursery.

If you are highly motivated flexible, experienced in working in early years and have a genuine passion for working with children then this is the role for you.

Deputy manager responsibilities are:

  • To liaise with the nursery manager on a daily basis and provide daily support for them and the team.
  • To work as part of the nursery team.
  • To make decisions on the day-to-day running of the nursery in the absence of a Manager.
  • To follow all the nurseries administrative procedures.
  • To be a positive role model to other staff throughout the nursery
  • To have a thorough working knowledge of the nurseries policies and procedures.
  • To assist in the training of staff within the nursery.
  • In the absence of a Manager to manage staffing levels and to deploy staff where necessary throughout setting.
  • To attend meetings as part of the management team.
  • To be flexible with shifts and staying behind etc to ensure all shifts are covered in the event of staff sickness etc
  • Fire checks/read meters/Risk assessments/Housekeeping
  • To ensure that the nursery consistently meets the requirements set out in the Early Years Foundation Stage to a minimum good standard.
  • To monitor any safeguarding issues following local authority procedures.
  • Prepare the nursery for Ofsted inspections and action any recommendations made by the inspector ensuring a minimum good grade is awarded.

Deputy manager requirements are:

  • Must be Level 3 qualified
  • Have a detailed understanding of the requirements set by Ofsted
  • Excellent knowledge of the EYFS and experience of working with children and families
  • Extensive knowledge of Safeguarding
  • Experience of working in partnership with parents and outside agencies.
  • Managing and maintaining administration requirements
  • Previous room supervisor/deputy manager experience working in a nursery environment.
  • Enthusiasm, professionalism and creativity

Experience

  • Childcare: 2 years (preferred)

Salary

From £26,500 per year (negotiable depending on experience.)



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