Overview

KiddyKare are looking for a Deputy manager to support a lovely little setting in Windsor.

The nursery is located in the town centre and has great links to public transport. This is a fulltime position, working 40 hours per week paired with a salary starting from £29,000.

What we offer the ideal Deputy Manager candidate;

* £1500 joining bonus

* 30 Days holiday

* 75% Childcare Discount

* Supportive and inclusive management team

* Training opportunities

* Regular staff events

Tasks of a Deputy Manager;

* Assist manager to manage and train all Nursery staff to foster good morale, high reputation and to ensure all regulatory standards are met.

* Manage and monitor Nursery standards to ensure compliance and positive reports from all regulatory inspections.

* Manage stock control of cleaning and art equipment, ensuring there are always adequate stocks levels.

* Ensure budgets of cleaning and art equipment are closely monitored and adhered to.

* Assist the manager with Nursery administration to ensure smooth running, on time reports and maximum income and minimum costs.

* Foster social and educational stimulation through curriculum planning based age and stages of development within a happy and secure environment.

* To organise and carry out regular fire drills to ensure all staff are aware of the procedures, in the manager’s absence.

* In the absence of the manager, ensure parents are kept up to date with events, changes and programmes through monthly/quarterly newsletters.

The ideal Deputy Manager candidate will have;

* Experience as an experienced Room Leader, Third in Charge or Deputy Manager at an 'Outstanding or 'Good' nursery

* Passionate and positive attitude towards the role

* Strong Knowledge of EYFS, Child Protection, SEN, and Safeguarding

* Ofsted knowledge and being a part of a recent Ofsted inspection desired

* Full and relevant childcare qualification, minimum of a Level 3 qualification