Deputy Manager Practitioner

Posted 11 May by Recruitpedia Nxt Gen Recruitment

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£12.00 - £17.00 per hour

Surrey , South East England

Permanent, full-time

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£12.00 - £17.00 per hour

Surrey , South East England

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Deputy Manager Practitioner | Surrey | Full Time | £12 to £17 per hour

Deputy Manager Practitioner

A Surrey based facility that offers a comprehensive early childhood education environment for children aged 0-5 years with a focus on outdoor play and learning, provides a spacious play area and an outdoor classroom has a fantastic opportunity for a Deputy Manager Practitioner to join their team!

Main Duties

Assisting the Manager in the running of the setting and to manage the nursery in the absence of the manager.
To safeguard, supervise and support children at all times, while meeting all the children’s needs.
To take on the role of SENCO (training provided if needed).
To have a thorough understanding of the EYFS.
To oversee the planning, delivery and monitoring of the nursery’s EYFS curriculum in accordance with the children’s social, emotional, physical and intellectual needs.
To assume a key person role for designated children, carrying out all the related responsibilities and working in partnership with parents.
To supervise the children where appropriate and to protect them from dangerous or harmful situations.
To share any child protection concerns immediately with the Nursery Manager
To provide a high level of care that will enhance the children’s general health and well-being.
To be aware of children’s special educational needs and ensure staff support these children effectively.
To keep informative, accurate and up-to-date records, including records of progress and any behavioural or developmental reports.
To arrange and attend parents’/carers’ meetings to allow two-way discussion of their children’s progress.
To contribute to and attend his/her supervisions and staff appraisal.
To attend regular team meetings.
To liaise and work in partnership with other agencies, both statutory and voluntary, where appropriate.
To attend any conferences, training events or meetings as identified by the Nursery Manager and to keep up to date with current good EYFS practice.
To adhere to the nursery’s policies and code of practice on confidentiality.
Promote positive relationships with parents, children and colleagues.
Guide, support and supervise staff.
To provide a stimulating and varied programme of play and learning opportunities.
To encourage the participation and involvement of all parents of children attending the nursery.
To assist in the setting up and clearing away of all activities and equipment.
To ensure high standards of hygiene and safety are maintained at all times.
To ensure that any information received concerning the children is kept confidential at all times.
To actively encourage children’s progress in all areas of development, types and stages of play, by interaction and extension of play activities.
To assist in keeping the individual record file for each of the children in the key worker group.
To be involved in curriculum planning, policy writing and record keeping as requested by the supervisor.
To support the work and beliefs of the nursery by helping to create an environment that promotes open and equal opportunities for children and adults.
To undertake such additional duties appropriate to the level of the post as may be required, from time to time.

Qualifications & Experience:

Minimum NNEB or CACHE/NVQ Level 2 qualification or equivalent.
A sound understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
Paediatric first aid and/or safeguarding and/or basic food hygiene.
Knowledge of safeguarding policies and procedures.
Good leadership qualities.
Good communication skills both written and verbal.
At least 3 years’ experience of working in a Day Nursery setting.

Vacancy Information:

Location: Surrey
Salary range: £12 to £17 per hour
Job type: Permanent
Job Sector: Education
Working Hours: Full time

Reference: 52631518

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