A forward thinking and dynamic group is looking to recruit a temporary Deputy Manager at our independent long-standing nursery. The role is split 75:25 between the room and the office.

Key Responsibilities:

In addition to in-room practice, the successful candidate will be engaged with:

* Activity Planning - develop and implement engaging and educational activities

* Observations - conduct and document child and peer-to-peer observations

* Maintain and update child reports and our online learning journal (Tapestry)

* Parent consultations - arrange and conduct regular child progress meetings

* Displays on site - update, review, refine

* Lunch Club management - oversee and supervise this session to enhance its enjoyability and experience for the children

* Nursery stock management - maintain and manage stock lists, shopping lists for teaching resources and other materials, and ensure adequate supplies

* Relationship management - foster and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders

* On site monitoring - monitor and and report on-site operational aspects such as utilities

* Provision Liaison - coordinate with Head Office regarding on-site needs such as uniform

* Ofsted-readiness - assist Manager in preparing for inspections, including updates to the EYFS framework

Requirements:

* The successful candidate would need to be at least Level 3 qualified in Early Years education, with...