Deputy Manager

Staff Match are recruiting for a experienced Deputy Manager to join an established nursery group in New Malden, Greater London The ideal candidate must have a real passion for early years, team building as well as excellent knowledge of the EYFS curriculum.   Person Specification: level 3 Childcare qualification Experience of leading and motivating teams Knowledge of EYFS Curriculum Basic Food Hygiene Certificate (Desirable) Paediatric First Aid (Desirable) Minimum 1 years’ experience in a similar role Some of the Deputy Manager responsibilities will include: To work closely with the Nursery Manager and provide cover in times of absence To ensure all staff understand and comply with all nursery policy and procedures Support and mentor members of staff in the EYFS curriculum and ensure children’s learning and development is accurately recorded Reviewing and monitoring planning within rooms and across the nursery To carry our regular staff supervisions and identify training needs To build positive relationships with parents, careers, and other childcare professionals To attend staff meetings, open days and nursery events To ensure correct staff ratios are maintained To co-ordinate staff meetings and training   Benefits: Training ongoing support and career development Due to the nature of this job, candidates will be subject to UK eligibility checks together with Enhance Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks For immediate interview please email Staff Match your up to date CV or call (phone number removed)