Deputy Manager/SENDCO

Purpose of Post – To be an outstanding deputy manager, leading on initiatives as detailed below and ensuring that Nursery runs smoothly in the absence of the Manager

As Deputy Manager you will:

·  Support the manager in carrying out day to day tasks.

·  Be in charge in the absence of the manager/director.

·  To be a Nursery keyholder.

·  Be a designated safeguarding lead and take the lead on any issues that occur.

·  To lead on room routines, and teaching and learning throughout Nursery, to include the outdoor provision.

·  To work and support in the room when rotered in, needed or to save on staff hours, leading on excellent practice and modelling for the staff.

·  Have the confidence to successfully tackle any issues that may arise.

·  Develop parental partnerships.

·  Develop a good working relationship with the manager.

·  Deal with staff illness in the absence of the manager, arranging cover where required, ensuring that Nursery remains in ratio.

·  Contribute to staff meetings and provide an element of fun!

·  Be a keyholder and conduct opening and closing checks.

·  Manage ratios and staffing where necessary, acting in the best interests of Nursery and sending staff home if needed.

·  Take part in any nursery investigations where necessary to include, but not limited to, investigations, disciplinaries and capability meetings.

·  To be part of the recruitment process.

·  Conduct performance management/ safeguarding supervisions under the guidance of the manager.

·  Deal with any concerns raised when the Manager is not on site, and report to the Manager if necessary.

·  Take part in any other activities or responsibilities as deemed necessary by the leadership team.

·  To be able to think outside of the box where needed.

Key Areas

o  Work with Children;

o  Team Work;

o  Liaise with Parents/carers.

o  Leadership

 Hours of Work

Monday to Friday, between 7.30-6.

Pay

To be negotiated

Responsible to

Manager/Director

Line Management Responsibilities

To lead the setting in the absence of the manager or director.

Deputy manager. - Person Specification:

Skills, aptitude, knowledge and experience

·  To have at least two years experience working in an early years setting.

Previous leadership experience as a room leader or deputy manager.

·  A positive approach to learning and gaining new skills through teamwork and training opportunities

·  To have good knowledge of the EYFS and statutory requirements

·  To be an outstanding practitioner.

·  To have experience of working with children with EAL.

·  SENDCO experience

·  Experience of being a designated safeguarding lead, or a willingness to train.

·  To have led a room through an OFSTED inspection and achieved at least ‘Good’

·  Understanding of different methods of teaching and learning, and knowledge to adapt these to meet the needs of specific children.

Personal qualities

·  Leadership ability – confidently lead and delegate.

·  Good organisational and record keeping skills

·  Punctuality and flexibility

·  Excellent communication skills, with children, colleagues, advisors and parents/carers/carers.

·  Patience

·  Empathy with children, colleagues and parents/carers/carers

·  Reliability and trustworthiness

·  A positive approach to inclusive practice, with children and colleagues

·  Good attendance record

·  To be able to complete tasks given to be completed, in a timely manner.

·  Work effectively alongside the manager and in the staff team.

·  To have a good sense of humour and the ability to laugh at yourself!

To join in with our social events!

To be able to communicate effectively with staff and parents who have EAL.

The ability to offer something ‘different’ to our Nursery, e.g. playing an instrument, interest in sport.

The ability to plan Christmas parties, leavers day etc.

To be able to act upon children’s interests or up and coming events and plan stimulating activities to engage our children.

To have knowledge of how to cater for various dietary requirements.

To have a good knowledge of healthy practices.

The ability to say ‘sorry’ and ‘thank you!’

Qualifications

·  Completion of a recognised Level 3 Childcare qualification, e.g. Level 3 Certificate for the Children & Young People’s Workforce, NVQ Level 3 in Children’s Care, Learning and Development.

·  A positive approach to gaining further qualifications

·  Some understanding of the importance of Health & Safety and Food Hygiene in the workplace

To hold an ‘assessing vocational competence’ award

·  Completion of a recognised SENDCO qualification.

·  Completion of Designated safeguarding lead training.

·  Health & Safety certificate

·  Paediatric First Aid certificate

·  Completion of other relevant courses