Deputy Manager

Are you an inspirational leader who is looking for your next step in your career? we have a great opportunity for a deputy manager to join our beautiful setting based in Basildon.

We need a leader who isn’t afraid to go the extra mile to ensure that our children are at the centre of all we do, our team deserve the very best leader to guide and support them to provide exceptional care and education.

About our nursery:

Second Steps cares for up to 106 children between the ages of 6 weeks old and 5 years old. Our outside area is a good size to cater for all ages within the nursery and schools out club. We have a variety of resources and equipment and staff will also involve the children in group games like parachute play and ball games. We understand that children’s interests are on their mind, that their interests will be at the heart of their play each day.

Responsibilities

• To take full responsibility for staffing, induction, training,& development needs.
• To ensure systems are in place for accurate reporting and monitoring.
• To adhere to occupancy and financial budgets and targets.
• To ensure the Connect Childcare database system is accurate.
• To ensure the extra-curricular activities meet the requirements of the EYFS.
• To ensure the Nursery and all rooms adhere to staff ratios and staff deployment.
• To take full responsibility for safeguarding and child protection within Nursery.
• To take full responsibility for ensuring that delivery of the EYFS.
• To ensure there is appropriate and timely liaison with outside professionals.
• To work closely with the Nursery SENDCo in all aspects of SENDCo.
• To ensure the safer recruitment process is adhered to.
• To complete the weekly rotas and registers for staff and children attendance.
• To provide the required policies and procedures and the necessary support.
• To ensure the physical health and well-being of children within the Nursery.

We can offer you!

• Company events.
• Onsite parking.
• Pay care healthcare provider.
• Company pension.
• Employee discount.
• Referral programme.

Join us and help us make the difference!