Topsie – Nursery Deputy Manager

Position: Nursery Deputy Manager

Salary Banding: £17,000 – £22,0000 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience)

Hours:Full time / Permanent / Mon-Fri / 35 hours

Location:Gillingham, Dorset

Benefits:Relocations Packages available, Flexible Working: Compressed Hours Scheme, Wellness and Medical Scheme, Shared Annual Company Profits. £500 Welcome Bonus, Up to 60% Childcare Discount within Tops Day Nurseries

Here at Tops Day Nurseries we have an outstanding reputation in delivering the best quality eco-sustainable childcare across the South-West. We operate nurseries and play clubs across Dorset, Hampshire, Somerset, Wiltshire and Devon.

About You

As a Deputy Manager at one of our nurseries, you will be supporting the Nursery Manager of the setting to lead and manage a team of childcare practitioners who are responsible for providing first class care to children within the local community, but also providing mentorship to colleagues at all levels in the absence of the Nursery Manager.

The successful candidate will:

• Hold a minimum of a Level 3 NVQ in Childcare and supervisory training
• Be an exceptional mentor with proven experience in assisting the development and implementation of strategies in current processes
• Be an exceptional mentor and early year’s practitioner
• Have a solid knowledge of the EYFS
• Have an up-to-date Paediatric First Aid, Safeguarding and Food Hygiene
• Be able to build brilliant working relationships to ensure common goals can be achieved
• Need a clear and valid DBS – oversee applicants will need a clear and valid certificate of good conduct
• Be flexible with start and finishing times
• Have impeccable interpersonal skills and be able to communicate effectively to colleagues of all levels of seniority

As part of your professional development we expect all colleagues to undertake and continue their training once they have joined Tops. Undergoing a relevant qualification to your position is paramount in order to broaden your knowledge and build upon your skills to help you in your role. Therefore as a Deputy Manager we would support you in doing your Customer Service qualification.

Your Duties & Responsibilities will involve:

• Responsible for overseeing a unit and assisting specialists in the nursery, such as Behaviour management representatives, SENCo, H&S rep, Equal opportunities etc.
• Ensure that suitable opportunities, activities and resources are provided for all the children relevant to their age/stage and development needs to the requirements of external organisations.
• Communicate with parents to ensure that all fees are paid and that parents are satisfied with the provision of care provided. You will also know how to operate a fees system including invoicing, collecting money, banking and reporting on financial targets.
• Ensure that all staff are supported in their training and development and their job satisfaction. Ensure that all staff are mentored /coached appropriately.
• Support the Nursery Manager and to manage the setting in Managers absence
• To be committed to the safeguarding of all children in the nursery and your direct care

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues and applications. Individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender, reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion, or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.